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observe

US /əbˈzɜːrv/UK /əbˈzɜːv/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung Văn phòng

Definition

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

All employees are expected to observe strict confidentiality regarding trade secrets.

Word Family

NounNoun
observation observer observance
VerbVerb
observe gốc
AdjectiveAdj
observant observable
AdverbAdv
observably observantly

Synonyms

  • abide byhaving a meaning similar to observe
  • watcha small portable timepiece
  • celebratebehave as expected during of holidays or rites

Collocations

  • Easy observe rules
    to observe rules, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  • Medium observe strict workplace hygiene protocols
    to observe strict workplace hygiene protocols, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  • Hard observe international capital flight during crises
    to observe international capital flight during crises, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  • Very Hard scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treaties
    describing scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treaties (with extreme conscientiousness)

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