Watchdog meaning in English

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Definition

a watchdog: a canine guard, a security dog noun

a consumer watchdog: an organization which defends consumers' interests and rights noun

to watch: to observe, to look at, to keep an eye on verb

Examples

"The company will work only with manufacturers approved by human rights watchdog group P."

Exercise 1

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the article.

There may be more than one correct answer!

The public reaction to Delavigne Corp's announcement has been varied.

Delavigne's new line of products will be made under ethical conditions.

Delavigne's new line will be tested on animals, angering environmental activists.

Delavigne's new line of products will likely be cheaper than other Delavigne products.

Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the article.

There may be more than one correct answer!

The public reaction to Delavigne Corp's announcement has been varied.

This is correct. The text tells us that "reaction to the announcement has been mixed". A "mixed reaction" is one in which both negative and positive views are expressed, normally in the media. Example: Public reaction to the reform plan has been mixed.

Delavigne's new line of products will be made under ethical conditions.

This statement is true. The article tells us that Delavigne's new line uses all-natural ingredients and that it has been "approved by human rights watchdog group P.O.P.O.P". This "watchdog group" checks that companies are acting in an ethical way when it comes to human rights.

Delavigne's new line will be tested on animals, angering environmental activists.

This is a false statement. The article says that Delavigne refuses to test on animals. A "staunch refusal" (to do something) is a strong decision not to do something. Furthermore, there is no mention of environmental activists in this article.

Delavigne's new line of products will likely be cheaper than other Delavigne products.

This statement is false. We read that the new products are "likely" to have "increased price tag", meaning that they will be more expensive than usual. The "price tag" is the label or sticker on an item which tells consumers how much it costs.

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