guard

/ɡˈɑːd/

/ˈɡɑɹd/

Guard

охоронець

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

to guard

MAIN VERB

охороняти

to protect a person, place, or property against harm or an attack

synonyms : ward

Examples

1. The guard stood straight as a ramrod.

2. The tomb is guarded day and night by soldiers.

3. Prison guards looked the other way as the man was attacked by fellow prisoners.

4. The coast guard ensures that the sea is safe for boats and swimmers.