1To watch over someone or something (from a distance), keeping an eye on their safety or progress.
両親は子供たちが遊ぶ姿を遠くから見守っていた。
The parents watched over their children playing from a distance.
看護師が病室で患者の回復を見守っている。
A nurse is watching over the patient's recovery in the ward.
私たちは新入社員の成長を見守ることにしている。
We try to watch and support the growth of new employees.
2To watch intently or gaze; to observe and wait to see what happens (often with concern or expectation).
試合の最後まで観客は選手たちを見守っていた。
The spectators watched the players until the end of the match.
彼女は遠くから彼の様子を見守っていた。
She watched him from a distance.