Superintend (verb)

To have the charge and direction of something.

Origin:

This word is derived from the latin word "superintendere" which means "to overlook" or "to watch over". it was first used in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. He was appointed to superintend the construction of the new bridge.
2. She was responsible for superintending the daily operations of the company.
3. The teacher had to superintend the students during the field trip.
4. The manager had to superintend the staff to ensure that everything was running smoothly.
5. The supervisor's main duty was to superintend the production line and ensure that everything was running efficiently.