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