watch back

1. (ambitransitive)To watch (an audiovisual presentation) in its recorded form (as a recording), as contrasted with watching it live.

   We then instructed the trainees to watch back the key training videos for the task. We allotted for the several hours that it would take to watch them all back.

2. To watch (an audiovisual presentation) in its recorded form (as a recording), as contrasted with watching it live.

   (ambitransitive)To do so as part of the video-editing process in videography and cinematography.

   When we watched back, we were relieved to find that an average viewer would hardly notice the wind noise.

   When we watched it back, we were satisfied with its quality.

3. (ambitransitive)To binge-watch (a TV show).

   She can't wait to watch back the entire season — it's her Saturday night plans for this weekend!

1. Thank you for watching my back.

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2. Tom needs to watch his back.

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3. Tom looked at his watch and then back up at me.

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4. Tom had better watch his back.

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5. I'll watch your back.

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• watch outспостерігати, дивитисяTo be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
• watch overнаглядати, опікатиTo guard and protect.
• watch backTo watch (an audiovisual presentation) in its recorded form (as a recording), as contrasted with watching it live.