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Definition
To attend an event to bolster others' morale, supervise, or oversee, typically said of an influential person.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Implies a sense of authority or stability provided by a person's physical presence. It is frequently used in business or organizational contexts where a senior figure attends an event to ensure everything runs smoothly or to show support for the team. The term carries a nuance of being a symbolic anchor that prevents chaos or boosts confidence.
Examples
Tonight's event is very important, you must come to oversee it.
With them overseeing things, we feel more at ease working.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply attending or watching. It specifically requires the person to have a level of seniority or influence that impacts the atmosphere or outcome of the situation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
