fort

/fˈɔːt/

/ˈfɔɹt/

Fort

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

synonyms : garrison

a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area

synonyms : fortress

to fort

MAIN VERB

station (troops) in a fort

enclose by or as if by a fortification

synonyms : fortify

gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense

synonyms : fort up

Examples

1. He held the fort while his colleagues were on vacation.

2. I'll hold the fort while you go to lunch.

3. She is holding the fort until the new manager arrives.

4. If we leave the store, who will hold the fort?