Pronunciation: /stænd ˈoʊvər/
verb to watch or supervise closely
A1 I stand over the stove while cooking dinner.
A2 The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
B1 The supervisor stood over the employees to ensure they were working efficiently.
B2 The coach stood over the players, giving them instructions for the game.
C1 The CEO stood over the board members, making sure they were following the company's strategic plan.
C2 The general stood over his troops, leading them into battle with courage and determination.
preposition to be positioned above or covering something
A1 The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
A2 The cat likes to stand over its food before eating it.
B1 The manager stood over the employees to ensure they were working efficiently.
B2 The detective stood over the suspect, waiting for a confession.
C1 The CEO stood over the board members, making sure they followed the company's strategic plan.
C2 The judge stood over the courtroom, maintaining order during the trial.
formal The supervisor will not stand over you while you work, but will be available for any questions you may have.
informal Don't worry, I won't stand over you while you're trying to figure out the problem.
slang I hate it when my boss stands over me like I don't know what I'm doing.
figurative The dark clouds seemed to stand over the town, casting a shadow over everything.
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