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   Guard

   /ɡärd/

   

   verb

   • 1. watch over in order to protect or control: "the gates were guarded by uniformed soldiers"
   • ▪ watch over (someone) to prevent them escaping: "his task was to help guard Japanese soldiers"
   • ▪ watch over (someone) to prevent them from escaping: "police officers were guarding inmates who could not be accommodated in prison" Similar keep under surveillancekeep under guardkeep watch overmindsuperviserestraincontrol
   • ▪ stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent a good shot, pass, or drive: "when a player is so closely guarded he cannot pass the ball"
   • 2. protect against damage or harm: "the company fiercely guarded its independence" Similar protectstand guard overwatch overlook afterkeep an eye ontake care ofcoverpatrolpolicedefendshieldsafeguardpreservesavekeep safesecurescreenshelterfortifygarrisonbarricademanoccupy
   • ▪ take precautions against: "farmers must guard against sudden changes in the market" Similar beware ofkeep watch forbe alert totake care forkeep an eye out forbe on the alert forbe on the qui vive forbe on the lookout forinformal:keep one's eyes peeled/skinned for

   noun

   • 1. a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person formally assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place: "a security guard" Similar sentrysentinelsecurity guardnightwatchmanprotectordefenderguardiancustodiankeeperscoutlookoutwatchgarrisoninformal:bouncerarchaic:watchman
   • ▪ a body of soldiers serving to protect a place or person: "the hound belonged to a member of the castle's guard"
   • ▪ the household troops of the British army.
   • ▪ a prison warder. North American Similar jailerwardenprison officerkeeperincarceratorcaptorsentrywarderwardressinformal:screwdetainerarchaic:turnkey
   • 2. a device worn or fitted to prevent injury or damage: "a retractable blade guard" Similar safety guardsafety deviceprotective deviceshieldbulwarkscreenfencefenderbumperbuffercushionpad
   • ▪ a chain attached to a watch or bracelet to prevent loss.
   • 3. a defensive posture adopted in a boxing, fencing, or martial arts contest or in a fight: "this kick can curl around an otherwise effective guard"
   • ▪ a state of caution, vigilance, or preparedness against adverse circumstances: "he let his guard slip enough to make some unwise comments" Similar vigilancevigilwatchclose watchmonitoringpolicingsurveillancesentry dutywatchfulnesscautionheedattentioncarewariness
   • 4. an official who rides on and is in general charge of a train. British
   • 5. each of two offensive players positioned either side of the center.
   • ▪ each of two backcourt players chiefly responsible for running the team's offense.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘care, custody’): from Old French garde (noun), garder (verb), of West Germanic origin. Compare with ward.

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   What does a guard do?

   • (2) An individual responsible to keep watch over, protect, shield, defend, warn, or any duties prescribed by general orders and/or special orders. Also referred to as a sentinel, sentry, or lookout. (a) Sentinel. An individual of the guard whose duties are prescribed by general and/or special orders. Also referred to as a guard, sentry, or lookout.

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   • Other forms: guards; guarded; guarding A person who protects something is called a guard. You might see a security guard at the mall, a crossing guard on the street outside a school, or a palace guard at Buckingham Palace. To guard something is to watch over it or keep it from danger.

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   • Lesson Proper: Definition of Terms: o GUARD - A term used when referring to a special unit responsibilities to the Officer of the Day for the protection and security of an installation or area. This unit includes a Commander of the Guard, Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the Relief and the Guard.

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   a person or group of people whose job it is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping: prison guards. Armed guards were posted at every exit. In sports, a guard is a player who supports and defends other players of his or her team.

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   Definitions of guard. verb. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect. “ guard my possessions while I'm away” synonyms: ward. see more. verb. keep watch over. “there would be men guarding the horses” see more. verb. protect against a challenge or attack. synonyms: defend, hold. hold. take and maintain control over, often by violent means.

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   Guard definition, to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler. See more.

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   Definition of guard noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   something that covers or protects someone or something: a fire guard. be on guard; stand guard. to be responsible for protecting a place or a person: Armed police stood guard outside the house. be under guard. to be kept in a place by a group of people who have weapons: The suspect is now under guard in the local hospital. Idioms.

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   1 guard. Tweet. noun\ˈgärd\. : a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc. : a person whose job or duty is to watch and protect someone or something. : a group of people (such as soldiers) who protect a person or place.

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   verb. /ɡɑːd/ /ɡɑːrd/ Verb Forms. Phrasal Verbs. guard somebody/something to protect property, places or people from attack or danger. Armed officers guarded the entrance. The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. political leaders guarded by the police. You can't get in; the whole place is guarded.