guard

verb
UK: /ɡɑːd/
US: /ɡɑːrd/

  1. To protect someone or something from danger or harm.

    1. The dog will guard our house at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Soldiers guard the entrance to the building, ensuring no unauthorized access. [ ] [ ]

  2. To watch over someone to prevent them from escaping or doing something wrong.

    1. The police guard the prisoner carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. Security personnel guard the valuable paintings, preventing theft or damage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protect defend watchman security
guard noun

  1. A person who protects a place or people.

    1. The guard checks IDs at the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security guard patrols the building to ensure safety and prevent any incidents. [ ] [ ]

  2. A protective device.

    1. Wear a mouth guard while playing sports. [ ] [ ]
    2. The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidental injuries during operation. [ ] [ ]
guard idiom

  1. A position of readiness in sports, especially boxing or fencing.

    1. He kept his guard up during the fight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boxer lowered his guard momentarily, creating an opening for his opponent's attack. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guard" in English means: To protect someone or something from danger or harm., To watch over someone to prevent them from escaping or doing something wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "guard" is /ɡɑːd/ in British English and /ɡɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guard": protect, defend, watchman, security.

Example usage of "guard": "The dog will guard our house at night.". More examples on the page.