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👀Surveillance

noun
/sɜːˈveɪləns/
surroundings survey
Surveillance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning Surveillance synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison Surveillance collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal
Close observation of a person, place, or activity, often for security purposes.
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example Sentences

The police kept the suspect under surveillance for weeks.

The area is under constant surveillance by security cameras.

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Synonyms

observation, monitoring, watching, scrutiny, watch, supervision
Entry 1
observation, monitoring, watching, scrutiny
Entry 2
observation, monitoring, watch, scrutiny
Entry 3
monitoring, observation, supervision

Antonyms

neglect, ignorance, inattention, disregard
Entry 1
neglect, ignorance, inattention
Entry 2
neglect, inattention
Entry 3
neglect, inattention, disregard

Collocations

under surveillance, surveillance camera, surveillance system, police surveillance, constant surveillance, video surveillance
Entry 1
under surveillance, surveillance camera, surveillance system, police surveillance
Entry 2
constant surveillance, under surveillance, video surveillance

More Example Sentences

Strengthening infectious disease surveillance systems is extremely urgent.

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