Guard (Verb)
Meaning 1
Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 3
To keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.