LEARNit Dictionary

observe

verb
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
to see or notice somebody/something
مشاهده کردن, دیدن, توجه کردن به
2
B2
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
مشاهده کردن, زیر نظر گرفتن
He observes keenly, but says little.
I felt he was observing everything I did.
The patients were observed over a period of several months.
an observed decrease in rainfall in the area
The program provided an opportunity to observe the effects of treatment.
The cells were observed under a microscope.
The patient should be observed for signs of an allergic reaction.
They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together.
synonym monitor
3
to make a remark
اظهار کردن, ذکر کردن, اظهار نظر کردن
She observed that it was getting late.
synonym comment
4
to obey rules, laws, etc.
رعایت کردن, اطاعت کردن, پیروی کردن, مراعات کردن
Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?
The crowd observed a minute's silence in memory of those who had died.
5
to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc.
جشن گرفتن, گرامیداشت کردن, گرامی داشتن
Do they observe Christmas?