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    observe

    US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

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    UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
    The Japanese observe the Obon festival in August
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
    You need to observe the rules when you play in the pool
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To watch carefully; to make a comment
    The doctors need to observe the patient and record the results
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To say something, especially as a remark or comment.
    She observed that the weather was getting colder.

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    Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash

    02:23Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
    • The country will observe five days of mourning with a burial schedule for tomorrow.

      The country will observe five days of mourning with a burial schedule for tomorrow.

    • The country will observe five days of mourning with a burial schedule for tomorrow.

      The country will observe five days of mourning with a burial schedule for tomorrow.

    B1

    5 simple ways to be more attractive, according to science :)

    07:535 simple ways to be more attractive, according to science :)
    • you mostly just observe and listen.

      you mostly just observe and listen.

    A2

    Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED

    09:39Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED
    • Sometimes I give CEOs the advice, "Sit down on that reception stool and observe the person who's coming in," because then you can also already see how they're treating reception staff.

      Sometimes I give CEOs the advice, "Sit down on that reception stool and observe the person who's coming in," because then you can also already see how they're treating reception staff.

    • and observe the person who's coming in,

      and observe the person who's coming in,

    B1

    Is hybrid work the new normal?

    07:52Is hybrid work the new normal?
    • The boss can't observe what the workers are doing. To what degree are managers installing monitoring software on their remote workers machines?  

      The boss can't observe what the workers are doing. To what degree are managers installing monitoring software on their remote workers machines?  

    • The boss can't observe what the workers are doing.

      The boss can't observe what the workers are doing.

    B1

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • of physics. Ok, so it is a fact that, within our physical universe, we observe the arrow

      of physics. Ok, so it is a fact that, within our physical universe, we observe the arrow

    • of physics. Ok, so it is a fact that, within our physical universe, we observe the arrow

      of physics. Ok, so it is a fact that, within our physical universe, we observe the arrow

    B1

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • As a diver, it's very difficult to observe fishes by night without disturbing them.

      As a diver, it's very difficult to observe fishes by night without disturbing them.

    • As a diver it's very difficult to observe fishes by night without disturbing them.

      As a diver it's very difficult to observe fishes by night without disturbing them.

    C1

    How to do 10 minutes of speaking every day? |?️ 8 Minute English | Beginner

    08:55How to do 10 minutes of speaking every day? |?️ 8 Minute English | Beginner
    • Just pick a random picture, observe it for 2 minutes, and then describe it in detail.

      Just pick a random picture, observe it for 2 minutes, and then describe it in detail.

    • Just pick a random picture, observe it for two minutes, and then describe it in That sounds like a creative way to practice.

      Just pick a random picture, observe it for two minutes, and then describe it in That sounds like a creative way to practice.

    A2

    Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

    12:30Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength
    • This practice helps you observe your thoughts without judgment, increasing your metacognitive awareness.

      This practice helps you observe your thoughts without judgment, increasing your metacognitive awareness.

    • This practice helps you observe your thoughts without judgment, increasing your metacognitive awareness.

      This practice helps you observe your thoughts without judgment, increasing your metacognitive awareness.

    B1

    Jennifer Lawrence Squashes Her Beef with Jimmy Fallon

    06:24Jennifer Lawrence Squashes Her Beef with Jimmy Fallon
    • I think I'm just gonna observe.

      I think I'm just gonna observe.

    • and it's just me looking at "JLO" and going, "Dance with me." And then she was just like, "No, no!" Because then she was just like, "I think I'm just going to observe.

      and it's just me looking at "JLO" and going, "Dance with me." And then she was just like, "No, no!" Because then she was just like, "I think I'm just going to observe.

    A2

    The History of Halloween

    03:29The History of Halloween
    • With All Souls Day falling on November 2nd, this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century.

      With All Souls Day falling on November 2nd, this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century.

    • With All Souls' Day falling on November 2, this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century.

      With All Souls' Day falling on November 2, this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century.

    B2