witness

US /ˈwɪtnɪs/

UK /'wɪtnəs/

B1

verb

  • To see the signing of an official document
  • To see an event take place (usually a crime)
  • To serve as an example or evidence of something

noun

  • Person who was present to see an event take place
  • Evidence or proof of something

Examples

A judicial enquiry was ordered, but witnesses were threatened and none would testify.

He was charged with conspiracy to suborn witnesses.