• Verb (used with object)

    to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over
    to guard the ruler.
    to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.
    to guard a prisoner.
    to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence
    to guard one's temper.
    to provide or equip with some safeguard or protective appliance, as to prevent loss, injury, etc.
    Sports . to position oneself so as to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of (an opponent on offense)
    The linebacker moved to his right to guard the end going out for a pass.
    Chess . to protect (a piece or a square) by placing a piece in a supportive or defensive position relative to it.

    Verb (used without object)

    to take precautions (usually fol. by against )
    to guard against errors.
    to give protection; keep watch; be watchful.

    Noun

    a person or group of persons that guards, protects, or keeps a protective or restraining watch.
    a person who keeps watch over prisoners or others under restraint.
    a body of people, esp. soldiers, charged with guarding a place from disturbance, theft, fire, etc.
    a close watch, as over a prisoner or other person under restraint
    to be kept under guard.
    a device, appliance, or attachment that prevents injury, loss, etc.
    something intended or serving to guard or protect; safeguard
    insurance as a guard against disasters.
    a posture of defense or readiness, as in fencing, boxing, or bayonet drill.
    Football .
    either of the linemen stationed between a tackle and the center.
    the position played by this lineman.
    Basketball . either of the players stationed in the backcourt.
    Chess . a piece that supports or defends another.
    Cards . a low card that is held with a high card of the same suit and that enables the holder to save the high card for a later trick.
    British . a railroad conductor.
    Guards, the name of certain bodies of troops in the British army. ?

    Idioms

    off guard
    unprepared; unwary
    The blow from behind caught him off guard. Also, off one's guard.
    on guard
    vigilant; wary
    on guard against dishonest merchants. Also, on one's guard.
    stand guard over
    to watch over; protect
    The dog stood guard over his wounded master.

    Antonyms

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