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supervising

verb, -ing form of «supervise» (supervise, supervises, supervised, supervising); adjective (a supervising adult)

«supervising» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. Supervising means watching over people or an activity to make sure it is done safely and correctly. tree →
  2. As an adjective, supervising means in charge: «the supervising teacher». tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons many activities need «a supervising adult»: swimming, cooking with knives or a hot stove, science experiments, trips. At school teachers take turns supervising the playground or lunch. «Without supervision» means no adult is watching. Phrases: «adult supervision», «supervising the children», «on playground duty».

Examples

  • Mr Lee is supervising the playground today. tree →
  • Only use the oven with an adult supervising. tree →
  • The lifeguard was supervising the pool. tree →
  • Who is supervising the science experiment? tree →
  • She is supervising the younger children on the trip. tree →
  • The supervising teacher blew the whistle. tree →
  • Swimming here is only allowed with adult supervision. tree →

Note

Base verb: supervise (ends in -ise, also in US spelling — not -ize). Noun: supervision; a person: supervisor. Drop the e before -ing: supervise → supervising.

On Mova

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