Meaning Of The Word Watchdog

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What's The Definition Of Watchdog?

watchdog
A watchdog is a person or committee whose job is to make sure that companies do not act illegally or irresponsibly.

watchdog in American English
a dog kept to guard property, as by barking
to act as a watchdog over
adjective: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a watchdog
noun: a dog kept to guard property
transitive verb: to watch carefully, esp. so as to detect illegal or unethical conduct

watchdog in British English
noun: a dog kept to guard property

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