observe

US /əbˈzɝːv/
UK /əbˈzɝːv/
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1.

osservare, notare

to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it

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The police observed the suspect's movements.
La polizia ha osservato i movimenti del sospettato.
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Scientists observe how animals behave in their natural habitat.
Gli scienziati osservano come gli animali si comportano nel loro habitat naturale.
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2.

osservare, far notare

to make a remark about something

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She observed that it was getting late.
Ha osservato che si stava facendo tardi.
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He observed that the economy was improving.
Ha osservato che l'economia stava migliorando.
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3.

osservare, rispettare

to obey a law, rule, or custom

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You must observe the speed limit.
Devi osservare il limite di velocità.
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They observe strict religious traditions.
Osservano rigide tradizioni religiose.
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4.

celebrare, commemorare

to celebrate or acknowledge a holiday or special occasion

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Many cultures observe the New Year with special rituals.
Molte culture osservano il Capodanno con riti speciali.
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The company will observe the national holiday.
L'azienda osserverà la festa nazionale.
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