verb

monitorare

monitor

Definition & meaning

Monitorare means to monitor: to observe or check something regularly in order to track its condition, progress, or changes.

It can also mean to supervise a system or situation, often using instruments or collected data.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Verb: regular first-conjugation verb ending in -are.
  • Transitive: it normally takes a direct object.
  • Derived from the English “to monitor,” ultimately related to Latin monitor, meaning “one who warns or advises.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • sorvegliare — to watch over or supervise, often with an emphasis on security.
  • controllare — to check or control; broader than monitorare and not necessarily continuous.
  • osservare — to observe; it does not necessarily imply regular tracking.

Common phrases & collocations

  • monitorare la situazione — to monitor the situation.
  • monitorare i progressi — to track progress.
  • monitorare la pressione sanguigna — to monitor blood pressure.

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Examples

Devo monitorare la mia salute.verb

I need to monitor my health.

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