Guard
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrd/
Guard (noun)
- a person who watches over and protects people or places
- a device that prevents harm or damage
- a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring
Examples
- The guard stood at the entrance all night.
- A guard checked the visitors' bags at the gate.
Common collocations: security guard, armed guard, guard duty, safety guard, mouth guard
Guard (verb)
- to keep someone or something safe from harm
- to watch over a person or place to prevent danger
Examples
- They hired a bodyguard to guard the celebrity.
- The dog was trained to guard the house.