This is the 13348th most frequent German word.
beaufsichtigen
To supervise or oversee.
The verb 'beaufsichtigen' is used here to denote oversight or supervision in an educational context, where the teacher ensures that the students adhere to the rules during the exam.
Der Lehrer beaufsichtigt die Schüler während der Prüfung.
The teacher supervises the students during the exam.
In this sentence, 'beaufsichtigen' describes the parents' act of watching over their children's activities to ensure their safety.
Die Eltern beaufsichtigen ihre Kinder auf dem Spielplatz.
The parents supervise their children at the playground.
Here, 'beaufsichtigen' is applied in a professional environment, where the manager oversees the progress and quality of the team's work.