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- DictionaryWatch·dog/ˈwäCHˌdäɡ/
noun
- 1. a dog kept to guard private property.
verb
- 1. maintain surveillance over (a person, activity, or situation): "how can we watchdog our investments?"
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)
watchdog. a person or group of people whose job is to check that companies are not doing anything illegal or ignoring people’s rights. She is a member of the consumer watchdog for transport in London and Southern England. ‘Ofwat’ is the water industry watchdog in Britain.
4 days ago · 1. a dog kept to guard property, as by barking. 2. a person or group that keeps watch in order to prevent waste, unethical practices, etc. verb transitive. 3. to act as a watchdog over.
noun. 1. guardian, monitor, inspector, protector, custodian, scrutineer the government's consumer watchdog, the Office of Fair Trading. 2. guard dog A good watchdog can be a faithful friend as well as a deterrent to intruders.
Mar 9, 2024 · watchdog (plural watchdogs) A guard dog. ( figurative) An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.
WATCHDOG definition: an organization whose job is to make sure that companies behave legally and provide good services. Learn more.
Definitions of watchdog. noun. a dog trained to guard property. synonyms: guard dog. see more. noun. a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste. “she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses”. see more.
