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supervise

supervise

Meaning of supervise

oversee work

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British English/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/
American English/ˈsuː.pərˌvaɪz/
Russian transcription[kəntrɐˈlʲirovətʲ]
supervise
supervise - контролировать
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supervise with Russian translation

supervise usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ведущий инженер будет контролировать команду тестировщиков на этой неделе.

The senior engineer will supervise the testing team this week.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Можешь проконтролировать стажёров, пока я на встречах?

Can you supervise the interns while I'm in meetings?

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supervise belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

superviseконтролировать
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

supervise synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between supervise / control / direct / manage / monitor / coordinate

🇬🇧English
supervise

to observe and direct the execution of tasks or the work of staff, implying active managerial responsibility

B2Very Often

She supervises the laboratory staff to ensure safety protocols are followed.

Она контролирует персонал лаборатории, чтобы соблюдались правила безопасности.

🇬🇧English

to exercise authority or power to direct, restrict, or regulate people, processes or systems

B2Very Often

The administrator controls user access to the database.

Администратор контролирует доступ пользователей к базе данных.

🇬🇧English

to give authoritative instructions about how something should be done; focuses on ordering and guiding specific actions

B2Often

The supervisor directed the team to prioritize safety checks.

Руководитель распорядился, чтобы команда в первую очередь проводила проверки безопасности.

🇬🇧English

to be responsible for running or organizing an operation, resources, or people; broader than supervise, includes planning and decision-making

B2Very Often

She manages a small design studio and handles client relationships.

Она управляет небольшой дизайн-студией и ведёт отношения с клиентами.

🇬🇧English

to watch, check, or keep track of a process or situation, emphasizing observation and measurement rather than direction

B2Often

The device monitors temperature and alerts staff if it rises.

Прибор отслеживает температуру и предупреждает персонал при её повышении.

🇬🇧English

to organize people or activities so they work together smoothly and efficiently; emphasizes synchronization and liaison

B2Often

She coordinates volunteers across multiple sites.

Она координирует работу волонтёров на нескольких площадках.

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🇬🇧English
administer

to manage and execute the operations of an organization, system or set of rules; often implies paperwork, formal procedures and governance

C1Often

He administers the scholarship program and handles applications.

Он управляет стипендиальной программой и обрабатывает заявки.

🇬🇧English

to guide, direct or be at the head of a group or activity, with emphasis on influence, vision and responsibility

B1Very Often

She leads the design team and sets the creative direction.

Она руководит командой дизайнеров и задаёт творческое направление.

🇬🇧English

to be in charge of or operate an activity, business or system; general and often informal compared to supervise

B1Very Often

He runs a small bakery downtown.

Он владеет/руководит небольшой пекарней в центре города.

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How to pronounce supervise and what this word means

supervise translation: контролировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce supervise

/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/

supervise translation

контролировать

supervise examples

The senior engineer will supervise the testing team this week.

supervise transcription

/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/, /ˈsuː.pərˌvaɪz/

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supervise meaning: what does it mean?

oversee work

supervise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

supervise is pronounced as /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

supervise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The senior engineer will supervise the testing team this week. Translation: Ведущий инженер будет контролировать команду тестировщиков на этой неделе.

Is supervise part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, supervise (контролировать) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is supervise part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, supervise (контролировать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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