Ward
01
avdelning, enhet
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
Exempel
They visited the psychiatric ward to see a friend who was receiving treatment.
De besökte den psykiatriska avdelningen för att träffa en vän som fick behandling.
02
an individual placed under the care, protection, or legal guardianship of another person
Exempel
She acted as a guardian for her ward during the trial.
03
an administrative division of a city or town, often used for elections or local governance
Exempel
Voter registration is organized by ward.
04
a section within a prison, usually containing multiple cells
Exempel
Each ward has its own regulations and routines.
to ward
01
to protect, guard, or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or undesirable influence
Exempel
He took measures to ward against financial loss.
