vigil vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/

noun

1. A purposeful surveillance to guard or observe  ( vigil , watch )
   a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
   
2. (religion) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)  ( vigil , watch )
   (religion) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
   
3. A period of sleeplessness  ( vigil )
   a period of sleeplessness