guard
/ɡɑrd/
verb
- To protect someone or something from harm or danger.
- She guards her privacy very carefully.
- The soldiers were ordered to guard the bridge.
- Two dogs guard the house at night.
- To watch over someone to prevent them from escaping.
- Prisoners are guarded around the clock.
- The police officer guarded the suspect until the van arrived.
- He was assigned to guard the prisoner during the trial.
- To be careful to prevent something bad from happening.
- Eat well to guard against illness.
- You should guard against making the same mistake twice.
- The company took steps to guard against data breaches.
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noun
- A person who protects a person, place, or thing from danger or attack.
- The security guard checked everyone's ID at the entrance.
- A prison guard watches over the inmates.
- The museum hired extra guards for the new exhibit.
- A state of being careful or watchful, especially to avoid danger.
- He let his guard down and was surprised by the question.
- You should always be on your guard against pickpockets in crowded areas.
- The soldiers were on guard all night.
- A device or piece of equipment that protects against injury or damage.
- Make sure the blade guard is in place before using the saw.
- The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidents.
- He wore a mouth guard while playing football.
- A position in sports such as basketball or football, or a player in that position.
- She plays point guard for the school basketball team.
- The offensive guard blocked the defensive player.
- The guard passed the ball to the forward.
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