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A person assigned to keep watch, protect, or control access to a place or person
“The guard assigned to the U.S. ambassador shot at the assailants, and after a brief gun battle, the assassins were overcome.”
A prison officer or warder
“Thus, a few years ago, it was held to be unconstitutional for a prison guard to hit an inmate.”
An object or device that provides safety or protection
“The guard also prevents damage if the car bottoms-out over ruts or dips in the road.”
The act of saving or protecting something, or a means to do so
“Consolidation of offices through a 20-year lease will ensure a guard against inflation and escalating rental rates.”
A state of vigilance or watchfulness against adverse circumstances
“Pensioners in Colchester were today told to keep their guard up after bogus callers struck twice.”
A (heightened) state of being ready to defend oneself
“You are at all times to be on your guard against any attempt at mutiny among them, taking precautions to prevent any surprise.”
The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand
“Supple leather and enchanted cloths surrounded the sword's hilt, while tiny gemstones and ornate etchings of dragons and phoenixes lined the sword's guard.”
A rigid casing that encloses and protects a piece of moving or delicate equipment
The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
A person who manages tickets and passengers on public transportation
A person who serves in an army
The action of overseeing something
An organized body of military personnel or police
To protect or defend someone or something
“On the pretext that the statue was about to be attacked, soldiers were posted to guard the edifice.”
To prevent entry into a secure area or structure
“With the lobster there to guard the entrance from intruders, the eel can live quite comfortably.”
To accompany so as to keep safe from harm or danger
“Tell me what happened last week, when you were meant to guard the Queen on her secret trip.”
To surveil or watch over (someone)
“His duty was to guard the captive and to keep an eye generally on the state of the camp.”
To be wary of or alert to (something)
“We must guard against the possibility of other bodies offering us gifts with certain conditions which may, in fact, encroach upon the integrity and the independence of the system.”
To hide or suppress something
“When we can properly guard this secret, our duty will be accomplished.”
(care for) To look after
To seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
To act in preparation for something
To enclose or encircle within a space or area
To appreciate or value highly
To prepare oneself for something that may eventuate
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