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Monitor
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a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia
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A monitor can grow several meters in length.
Monitors are often seen in dense tropical forests.
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electronic equipment that continuously tracks the operation of a system and alerts to potential problems
Exemplos
The nurse watched the heart-rate monitor closely.
A server monitor signals any network failures.
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tela, monitor
a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer
Exemplos
I prefer a large monitor for graphic design work.
Eu prefiro um monitor grande para trabalhos de design gráfico.
My eyes get tired after staring at the monitor for a long time.
Meus olhos ficam cansados depois de olhar para o monitor por muito tempo.
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electronic equipment used to observe, check, or measure the quality or content of signals or transmissions
Exemplos
The studio monitor reproduces sound accurately for mixing.
A video monitor displays the live feed from the cameras.
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an ironclad warship constructed by Federal forces during the American Civil War, designed for naval combat
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The USS Monitor fought the CSS Virginia in 1862.
Monitors were heavily armored but had low profiles.
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a person who provides warnings or guidance to help others avoid mistakes
Exemplos
The safety monitor reminded workers to wear helmets.
She acted as a monitor during the laboratory experiment.
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someone who supervises an examination to ensure proper conduct
Exemplos
The monitor walked between the rows of students.
Monitors ensure exams are taken fairly.
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observador, fiscal
someone, particularly one with official permission, who carefully checks an activity or process to make sure it is being conducted in a fair or correct way
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The election monitor ensured that the voting process was free and fair.
O monitor eleitoral garantiu que o processo de votação fosse livre e justo.
As a safety monitor, she was responsible for checking that all protocols were followed in the lab.
Como monitora de segurança, ela era responsável por verificar se todos os protocolos eram seguidos no laboratório.
to monitor
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monitorar, vigiar
to keep someone or something under observation, typically for safety or security purposes
Transitive: to monitor sth
Exemplos
The security guard diligently monitors the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises.
O guarda de segurança monitora diligentemente as câmeras de vigilância para garantir a segurança do local.
Security cameras are installed throughout the city to monitor public areas for suspicious activity.
Câmeras de segurança são instaladas por toda a cidade para monitorar áreas públicas em busca de atividades suspeitas.
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monitorar, supervisionar
to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time
Transitive: to monitor an activity or process
Exemplos
Parents often need to monitor their children's online activities to ensure a safe digital environment.
Os pais muitas vezes precisam monitorar as atividades online de seus filhos para garantir um ambiente digital seguro.
The experienced scientist monitored the project throughout its development.
O cientista experiente monitorou o projeto ao longo de seu desenvolvimento.
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monitorar, supervisionar
to listen to or track signals using a receiver for the purpose of checking the quality of transmission
Transitive: to monitor signals
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The technician monitored the satellite signals for any interference.
O técnico monitorou os sinais de satélite em busca de qualquer interferência.
Operators constantly monitor the quality of television broadcasts during live events.
Os operadores monitoram constantemente a qualidade das transmissões de televisão durante eventos ao vivo.
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monitorar, escutar
to secretly listen to a phone conversation between individuals in order to gain specific information
Transitive: to monitor a phone conversation
Exemplos
The intelligence agency used advanced technology to monitor the suspect's phone calls.
A agência de inteligência usou tecnologia avançada para monitorar as chamadas telefônicas do suspeito.
The detectives set up surveillance equipment to monitor phone calls at the suspect's hideout.
Os detetives instalaram equipamentos de vigilância para monitorar as chamadas telefônicas no esconderijo do suspeito.
