my watch has ended

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Meaning · English

Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended.

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

My watch has ended. For the last eight years – four of them here at Courier Life Publications – I have had the privilege to be your eyes and ears, your evaluator, and a watchdog in New York City's local sports scene.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “my watch has ended” mean?

Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended.

Is “my watch has ended” formal or informal?

my watch has ended is generally slang.