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watchdog
[ woch-dawg, -dog ]
noun
- a dog kept to guard property.
- a watchful guardian:
a self-appointed watchdog of the public morals.
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a watchdog.
- organized or functioning as a watchful guardian, especially against illegal or unethical conduct:
a watchdog group in the legislature.
verb (used with object)
- to watch carefully, especially so as to detect illegal or unethical conduct.
watchdog
/ ˈɒʃˌɒɡ /
noun
- a dog kept to guard property
- a person or group of persons that acts as a protector or guardian against inefficiency, illegal practices, etc
- ( as modifier )
a watchdog committee
Example Sentences
The UK's data watchdog said it has "continued to engage with Microsoft on this matter".
Details of the appointment were published on the website of Acoba, the watchdog that provides advice on jobs politicians accept after they leave government.
Jack Humphreville, who volunteers with Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates, a watchdog organization, accused council members of pushing the fee proposal through without sufficient time for the public to weigh in.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised how the Office for Budget Responsibility watchdog has analysed the impact of his benefit changes.
A spokesman for the watchdog said Mr Chilton had retired from the force, but added the inquiry would continue regardless.
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