Ward
01
avdelning, enhet
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
Exempel
The hospital ’s pediatric ward is specifically for children who need medical care.
Sjukhusets barnavdelning är specifikt för barn som behöver medicinsk vård.
He was transferred to the orthopedic ward for treatment of his broken leg.
Han överfördes till den ortopediska avdelningen för behandling av sitt brutna ben.
02
myndling, skyddsling
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
Exempel
The orphan became the ward of a local family.
He is the ward of the court due to his parents' incapacity.
03
stadsdel, valkrets
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
Exempel
The mayor was elected by the citizens of the northern ward.
Each ward has a representative on the city council.
04
avdelning, sektion
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
Exempel
The new inmates were assigned to the maximum-security ward.
Guards patrolled the ward every hour.
to ward
01
vakta, skydda
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Exempel
The parents warded the children from potential hazards.
Sunscreen wards the skin against UV damage.
