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stand watch

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Verb1.stand watch - watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen"
keep guard, stand guard, stand sentinel
guard - to keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses"


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So this will be the last night we have to stand watch, and because of that it will go the easier.
The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context
I also detailed men to stand watch during the night and appointed Olson officer of the watch for the entire night, telling him to bring his blankets on deck and get what rest he could.
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