Definitions

1. noun

The act of watching or keeping watch outside, especially to guard against something.

“The security team took turns for an outwatch during the night.”

2. verb

To keep watch outside, especially to guard against something.

“The homeowner will outwatch the neighborhood to keep an eye on suspicious activity.”

3. noun

A person who watches or guards outside, especially to prevent something.

“The outwatch was hired to protect the property from intruders.”