- monitor
- mon|i|tor1 [ `manıtər ] verb transitive **to regularly check something or watch someone in order to find out what is happening:a special machine to monitor the baby's breathingHe will monitor and review company policy.monitor progress: Staff will monitor his progress.monitor a situation: The board are monitoring the situation on a regular basis.monitor something closely/carefully: Police officers have been closely monitoring the organization's activities.monitormon|i|tor 2 [ `manıtər ] noun count *1. ) a computer screen, or the part of a computer that contains the screen:a 17-inch color monitora ) a screen that shows pictures or information:The monitor showed that someone was moving around in the parking lot.The instructions are displayed on a monitor.2. ) a piece of equipment used for showing and recording what is happening in a particular part of someone's body3. ) someone who checks to see that something is done fairly or correctly:Monitors ensured that the food was distributed fairly.a ) a school student who helps a teacher with a particular job
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.