OVERSEER


Meaning of OVERSEER in English

(~s)

1.

An ~ is someone whose job is to make sure that employees are working properly.

I was put in the tailor shop, and I loved it. I was promoted to ~.

= supervisor

N-COUNT

2.

If a person or organization is the ~ of a particular system or activity, they are responsible for making sure that the system or activity works properly and is successful.

...the department’s dual role as ~ of oil production and safety.

N-COUNT: usu with poss

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