Keep Guard (Verb)
Meaning
Watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- We were hired to keep guard of the priceless artwork on display.
- Soldiers were posted to keep guard of the border at all times.
- The security team was tasked to keep guard of the visiting VIPs.
- They volunteered to keep guard at the community center during hours when no staff was present.
- Years ago, family members would take turns to keep guard over the young children while they slept.