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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishON (YOUR) GUARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ON (YOUR) GUARD definition: careful and aware because a situation might be dangerous: . Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBE ON (YOUR) GUARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BE ON (YOUR) GUARD definition: 1. to be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a dangerous situation: 2. to be careful to…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › on guardOn guard Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryON (YOUR) GUARD definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ON (YOUR) GUARD meaning: careful and aware because a situation might be dangerous: . Learn more.

6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › on+guardOn guard - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   alert against someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; keep ~; remain ~; stay ~ .) Try to stay on guard against pickpockets. I am always on my guard. Be on guard when you go into the city. See also: guard, on. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › on guard againstOn guard against Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 8, 2024 · The meaning of ON GUARD AGAINST is alert and ready to respond to possible danger, threats, problems, etc.. How to use on guard against in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › on guardOn guard - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of on guard. adjective. vigilant. “ on guard against con artists”. synonyms: on one's guard, on your guard, upon one's guard. wary. marked by keen caution and watchful prudence.