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.