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   guard

   /ɡɑːd/

   verb

   • 1. watch over in order to protect or control: "two men were left to guard the stockade"
   • ▪ watch over (someone) to prevent them from escaping: "his task was to help guard Japanese prisoners" Similar keep under surveillancekeep under guardkeep watch overmindsuperviserestraincontrol
   • ▪ stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent them getting or passing the ball: "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 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: "he's the captain of the palace guard"
   • ▪ the household troops of the British army.
   • ▪ a member of the Irish police force; a Garda: Irish "There's bends all the way from Portlaoise to Carlow. The responsibility for speeding traffic rests with the guards"
   • ▪ 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
   • 3. a defensive posture that is adopted in a boxing or martial arts contest or in a fight: "before Seb could raise his guard Boz swung a wild punch"
   • ▪ a state of 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 players either side of the centre.
   • ▪ each of two players chiefly responsible for marking opposing players.

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGUARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   The meaning of GUARD is one assigned to protect or oversee another. How to use guard in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Guard.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGUARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A guard is a protective device which covers a part of someone's body or a dangerous part of a piece of equipment. ...the chin guard of my helmet.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › guardGUARD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person or group of persons that guards, protects, or keeps a protective or restraining watch. Synonyms: patrol, sentinel, sentry, guardsman, guardian, watchman, protector, defend. a person who keeps watch over prisoners or others under restraint.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishguard verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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.

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   guard meaning, definition, what is guard: someone whose job is to protect a place ...: Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGUARD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen: Soldiers guarded the main doors of the embassy. guard verb [T] (PREVENT ESCAPE) B2. to watch someone and make certain that they do not escape from a place: Five prison officers guarded the prisoners. Phrasal verbs. guard against sth.