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suicide watch

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A period of monitoring of someone, especially a prisoner deemed likely to commit suicide, to ensure they do not attempt suicide.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • be on suicide watch
  • put someone on suicide watch

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