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watchdog

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒtʃdɒg/
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Definition of watchdog

noun

  • a dog kept to guard private property.
  • a person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility:the consumer watchdog for transport in London

verb (watchdogs, watchdogging, watchdogged)

[with object]
  • monitor (a person, activity, or situation):how can we watchdog our investments?

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Definition of watchdog in the US English dictionary
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