guard

UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/

Translations

guardnoun
guards
pl
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/
The guard stood at the entrance of the building.
Охранник стоял у входа в здание.
The king's guard was always on high alert.
Королевская стража всегда была в состоянии повышенной готовности.
The helmet provides guard for the head.
Шлем обеспечивает защиту головы.
Additional translations
guardverb
guarded
Past Simple
guarded
Past Participle
guarding
Gerund
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/
The soldiers guard the border.
Солдаты охраняют границу.
He was hired to guard the warehouse at night.
Его наняли сторожить склад ночью.
The dog guards its owner fiercely.
Собака яростно защищает своего хозяина.
Additional translations
guardadjective
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/
Used chiefly as an attributive noun meaning 'protective' (e.g., guard dog, guard rail).

Definitions

guardnoun
A person who watches over or protects someone or something.
The museum hired a guard to ensure the safety of the exhibits.
A device or structure that prevents access or protects something.
The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidents.
A playing position in certain team sports, especially basketball or American football, responsible for ball-handling, blocking, or defending against opponents.
He started at guard for the college basketball team.
A state of vigilance or readiness to respond to danger or emergency.
The soldiers were on guard throughout the night.
The part of a weapon or tool that protects the hand or a delicate mechanism.
The sword's guard featured intricate engravings.
A group of people, especially soldiers or officials, assigned to protect a person, place, or event.
An honor guard escorted the president during the ceremony.
guardverb
To protect someone or something from danger or harm.
The soldiers were ordered to guard the entrance to the base.
To watch over in order to prevent escape or violence.
The police officer was assigned to guard the prisoner during transport.
To keep under control or restraint.
He had to guard his emotions during the tense negotiation.
To take precautions to avoid a particular risk.
She guarded against making any hasty decisions.
guardadjective
Serving or intended to protect.
A guard dog is trained to deter intruders.