vakthund — meaning in English
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English meaning
- watchdog noun A dog kept to guard property, or by extension, a person or group that monitors organisations for wrongdoing.
Senses
vakthund is used for these senses in English:
- guard dog A dog used to protect a property or its owner.
- watchdog (figurative) An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.