vigil
Pronunciation:
/ˈvɪdʒəl/noun
Definitions
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
Example: His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
Example: The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.