The meaning of Guard

noun

An improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.

Usage examples:

They built barricades in the narrow streets

verb

Block or defend with a barricade.

Usage examples:

They barricaded the building and occupied it all night

noun

A person employed by a nightclub or similar establishment to prevent troublemakers and other unwanted people entering or to eject them from the premises.

Usage examples:

The security company that employs unlicensed bouncers and the licensee of any premises allowing the…

noun

A strong man paid to stand outside a bar or party to stop people from coming in or force them to leave if they cause trouble

Usage examples:

A nightclub bouncer

noun

A person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things.

Usage examples:

Family and friends can provide a buffer against stress

verb

Lessen or moderate the impact of (something).

Usage examples:

The massage helped to buffer the strain

noun

An elderly man who is considered to be foolishly old-fashioned, unworldly, or incompetent.

Usage examples:

A distinguished old buffer

noun

A defensive wall.

Usage examples:

After landing virtually unopposed, the fifth corps moved toward the san juan heights, the principal…

noun

Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations

Usage examples:

My savings were to be a bulwark against unemployment.

noun

A horizontal bar fixed across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision.

Usage examples:

She started the car with a jerk and hit the bumper of the car in front

adjective

Another term for bouncer (sense 2).

noun

A bar at the front and back of the body of a motor vehicle that keeps it from being damaged when hit

Usage examples:

Farmers expect a bumper corn crop this year.

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

A bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

Usage examples:

Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions

verb

Soften the effect of an impact on.

Usage examples:

The bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks

noun

A large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting

Usage examples:

She sank back against the sofa cushions., the soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less).

noun

A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.

Usage examples:

The custodians of pension and insurance funds

noun

A person or organization that is responsible for protecting, caring for, or maintaining something or someone

Usage examples:

The library is a traditional custodian of information., the school’s crisis team includes teachers,…

noun

Someone who has the legal right to manage and look after another person's money, investments, etc.

Usage examples:

The report was sent to the owners and the custodians of the corporation's voting stock.

verb

Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

Usage examples:

We shall defend our island, whatever the cost

verb

To protect someone or something from attack or harm

Usage examples:

Communities will fight to defend themselves., how can people best defend themselves against disease…

verb

To protect someone or something against attack, criticism, or loss

Usage examples:

Defend sth/yourself against sth the company has been defending itself against a takeover bid., the …

noun

A person who defends someone or something.

Usage examples:

A determined defender of british interests

noun

A person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized

Usage examples:

She is a defender of women’s rights., murray dribbled past a defender and fired the ball right into…

noun

A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape.

Usage examples:

South korean news agency yonhap said the group cut through a wire fence to gain access to the schoo…

verb

Surround or protect with a fence.

Usage examples:

Our garden was not fully fenced

noun

A structure of wood or wire forming a wall around a house or a piece of land, often to keep people or animals from coming in or going out

Usage examples:

He put up a fence to keep his dog in the backyard., the area is fenced on three sides but not along…

noun

A low frame bordering a fireplace to prevent burning coals from falling out.

Usage examples:

His elegantly designed candlesticks, fireplace fenders, and furniture, for example, often made use …

verb

Provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

Usage examples:

The enclave has been heavily fortified in recent years

noun

A group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

Usage examples:

The entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground

verb

Provide (a place) with a group of troops.

Usage examples:

Air reconnaissance showed the germans had not garrisoned the island

noun

A group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the soldiers live in

noun

A person who protects or defends something.

Usage examples:

Self-appointed guardians of public morality

noun

A person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who is not responsible for his or her own care, such as a child whose parents have died

Usage examples:

She characterized the department as the guardian of the nation’s forests.

noun

A person who has the legal responsibility to take care of someone who cannot take care of themselves, for example a child whose parents have died

Usage examples:

The child's parent or guardian chooses which type of child trust fund to open., the bank of england…

noun

A person who manages or looks after something or someone.

Usage examples:

I'm your friend, not your keeper

noun

Someone responsible for guarding or taking care of a person, animal, or thing

Usage examples:

An animal keeper, each of the contest judges was assigned a keeper.

noun

A person who takes care of animals, buildings, etc. or is in charge of valuable objects or information

Usage examples:

He is the organization's official record keeper., an assistant keeper at the museum, i've tried man…

collocation

Keep under careful scrutiny

phrasal verb

Take care of someone or something.

Usage examples:

Meg is expected to come straight home from school and look after her younger sister

phrasal verb

To care for or be in charge of someone or something

Usage examples:

He looks after his son during the day., annie can look after herself.

noun

A place from which to keep watch or view the landscape.

Usage examples:

A fortified lookout tower

noun

A person whose job is to watch for someone or something to appear

Usage examples:

Assign someone to be a lookout on the boat to keep an eye out for rocks., what kinds of behavior sh…

noun

A person who guards a building at night

Usage examples:

I leaned back into the shadows as the night watchman strolled by., he got a job as a nightwatchman …

noun

A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid.

Usage examples:

A pad of cotton wool

verb

Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape.

Usage examples:

The boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber

noun

The soft dull sound of steady steps.

Usage examples:

He heard the pad of feet

noun

An expedition to keep watch over an area, especially by guards or police walking or driving around at regular intervals.

Usage examples:

We were ordered to investigate on a night patrol

verb

Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.

Usage examples:

The garrison had to patrol the streets to maintain order

verb

Moving around an area to monitor and provide security

noun

The civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.

Usage examples:

When someone is killed, the police have to be informed

verb

(of a police force) have the duty of maintaining law and order in or at (an area or event).

Usage examples:

We will be policing this event appropriately, to make sure the rally passes off without incident.

plural noun

An official force whose job is to maintain public order, deal with crime, and make people obey the law, or the members of this force

Usage examples:

I think you should call the police., police arrested two people in connection with the robbery., se…

verb

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Usage examples:

All records of the past were zealously preserved

noun

A foodstuff made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade.

Usage examples:

A jar of cherry preserve

verb

Keep safe from harm or injury.

Usage examples:

He tried to protect kelly from the attack

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb

To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

Usage examples:

He says he was protecting his home and family., a citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas.

noun

A person or thing that protects someone or something.

Usage examples:

A man who became her protector, adviser, and friend

noun

Someone or something that protects people or things from injury or damage

Usage examples:

After his parents died, he became the protector of his sisters., a $20 surge protector can save you…

noun

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

Usage examples:

The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect britain's remaining natural forests

verb

Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

Usage examples:

A framework which safeguards employees from exploitation

verb

To protect someone or something from harm or destruction

Usage examples:

Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press., the best safegua…

verb

Keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger.

Usage examples:

They brought him in to help save the club from bankruptcy

noun

(in soccer and hockey) an act of preventing an opponent's scoring.

Usage examples:

The keeper made a great save

preposition

Other than; except for.

Usage examples:

No one needed to know save herself

noun

A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.

Usage examples:

Forward scouts reported that the enemy were massing at two points ahead

verb

Make a search for someone or something in various places.

Usage examples:

I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper

verb

Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn.

Usage examples:

He scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought

noun

A fixed or movable upright partition used to divide a room, give shelter from draughts, heat, or light, or to provide concealment or privacy.

Usage examples:

The special branch man remained hidden behind the screen for prosecution witnesses

verb

Conceal, protect, or shelter (someone or something) with a screen or something forming a screen.

Usage examples:

Her hair swung across to screen her face

noun

A flat surface in a theater, on a television, or on a computer system on which pictures or words are shown

Usage examples:

I spend most of the day working in front of a computer screen., her ambition is to write for the sc…

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Usage examples:

Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure

verb

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

Usage examples:

Pins secure the handle to the main body

adjective

Free from risk and the threat of change for the worse

Usage examples:

A secure job, people want to feel secure economically., the museum has a large endowment, so its fu…

noun

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Usage examples:

Soldiers stood sentinel with their muskets

verb

Station a soldier or guard by (a place) to keep watch.

Usage examples:

A wide course had been roped off and sentinelled with police

noun

A soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.

Usage examples:

Sentries patrolled the border

noun

A soldier who guards a place and prevents those who are not allowed in from entering

Usage examples:

Sentries stood guard at the palace.

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Usage examples:

Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

Usage examples:

The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

Usage examples:

[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.

Usage examples:

Patrick whipped out his new shield and the shield defended against the blow.

verb

Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

Usage examples:

He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare

verb

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

verb

Look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Lucy watched him go

noun

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.

Usage examples:

My watch had stopped

verb

Look attentively

noun

The action of overwatch ; an instance of this.

phrasal verb

To protect someone and make certain that that person is safe

Usage examples:

She had to watch over four young children and take care of a sick husband.

noun

A man employed to look after an empty building, especially at night.

Usage examples:

A night watchman