The meaning of Guarded

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

adjective

Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

Usage examples:

I begged him to be more careful

adjective

(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Usage examples:

A cautious driver

adjective

Not acting quickly in order to avoid risks; careful

Usage examples:

Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery., auto companies are taking a cautious…

adjective

Very careful about what you do or say and unwilling to take risks because you want to avoid possible problems

Usage examples:

Be cautious about sth/about doing sth businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.…

adjective

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Usage examples:

She had been chary of telling the whole truth

adjective

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

Usage examples:

The officials were very circumspect in their statements

adjective

Careful not to take risks

Usage examples:

Officials were circumspect about saying what the talks had achieved.

adjective

Not showing emotion; having one's feelings under control.

Usage examples:

His every word seemed to be calm and controlled

verb

Determine the behaviour or supervise the running of.

Usage examples:

He was appointed to control the company's marketing strategy

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…

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 …

adjective

Of or concerning diplomacy.

Usage examples:

Diplomatic relations with britain were broken

adjective

Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

Usage examples:

We made some discreet inquiries

adjective

Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract a lot of attention

Usage examples:

She hung the laundry on a line in a discreet corner of the yard., there was a discreet knock on the…

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

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.

adjective

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Usage examples:

We walked at a moderate pace

noun

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

Usage examples:

An unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates

verb

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Usage examples:

I shall not moderate my criticism

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…

adjective

(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.

Usage examples:

I did not think it politic to express my reservations

verb

Engage in political activity.

Usage examples:

Agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves

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.

adjective

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Usage examples:

No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose

adjective

Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

Usage examples:

His decision was prudent and timely., a little prudence would be appropriate.

adjective

Careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks

Usage examples:

They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk., prudent…

adjective

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Usage examples:

She seemed reluctant to answer

Not eager

adjective

Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Usage examples:

He is a reserved, almost taciturn man

verb

Retain for future use.

Usage examples:

Roll out half the dough and reserve the other half

adjective

Tending to keep your feelings or thoughts private rather than showing them

Usage examples:

Marcus is more reserved than his brother.

adjective

Characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.

Usage examples:

His restrained, gentlemanly voice

verb

Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.

Usage examples:

The need to restrain public expenditure

adjective

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Usage examples:

She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs

adjective

Unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings

Usage examples:

At first she was reticent, but later she relaxed and was more forthcoming., due to his reticence, l…

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 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 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

adjective

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Usage examples:

They need a tactful word of advice

adjective

Careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

Usage examples:

Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful.

adjective

Not providing any interesting or significant information.

Usage examples:

His comments are bland and unrevealing

adjective

Not giving any useful or interesting information, or not showing what you are thinking

Usage examples:

There are a few interesting stories in her otherwise unrevealing autobiography., his face was like …

adjective

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Usage examples:

Many patients suffer vague symptoms

adjective

Not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt

Usage examples:

She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong., i have only a vague memory of the …

adjective

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Usage examples:

Dogs which have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers

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.