be under supervision

  • 1under supervision — being watched carefully, being observed extensively …

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  • 2supervision — su‧per‧vi‧sion [ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒn ǁ pər ] noun [uncountable] the work of making sure something is done properly and according to all the rules: • The bank chiefs set up a subcommittee to coordinate policies on banking supervision. • He learned to fly… …

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  • 3under one's direction — under supervision, under management …

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  • 4supervision — [[t]su͟ːpə(r)vɪ̱ʒ(ə)n[/t]] N UNCOUNT: oft N of n, under N Supervision is the supervising of people, activities, or places. A toddler requires close supervision and firm control at all times... The plan calls for a cease fire and UN supervision of …

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  • 5supervision — su|per|vis|ion [ ,supər vıʒn ] noun uncount ** the process of supervising someone or something: Dangerous prisoners need constant supervision. under (someone s) supervision: Here children can play safely under supervision …

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  • 6supervision */*/ — UK [ˌsuːpə(r)ˈvɪʒ(ə)n] / US [ˌsupərˈvɪʒ(ə)n] noun [uncountable] the process of supervising someone or something Dangerous prisoners need constant supervision. under (someone s) supervision: Here children can play safely under supervision …

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  • 7under — /ˈʌndə / (say unduh) preposition 1. beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree. 2. below the surface of: under the sea. 3. at a point or position lower than or farther down than: to stand under a window. 4. in the position or state of… …

  • 8supervision — noun 1) the supervision of the banking system Syn: administration, management, control, charge; superintendence, regulation, government, governance 2) keep your children under supervision Syn: observation, guidance …

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  • 9under surveillance — is being followed, is under supervision …

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  • 10supervision order — noun A court order placing a child or young person who is the subject of care proceedings under the supervision of a named probation officer or social worker • • • Main Entry: ↑supervise * * * supervision order UK US noun [countable] [singular… …

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