guarding
word · lemma: guard
/ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/
GAR-ding
/ɡˈɑːdɪŋ/
GAH-ding
Definition
Watching over someone or something to protect it from danger or harm. It can also mean standing in front of something to prevent others from getting in.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical protection (like a security guard), but can also mean protecting something less tangible (guarding a secret). Common in sports for defending against opponents. Can be both literal and figurative.
Spanish: vigilando - protegiendoPortuguese (BR): vigiando - protegendoPortuguese (PT): a guardar - a protegerChinese (Simplified): 守卫 - 保卫Chinese (Traditional): 守衛 - 保護Hindi: पहरा देना - सुरक्षा करनाArabic: يحرس - يحميBengali: রক্ষা করা - পাহারা দেওয়াRussian: охранять - сторожитьJapanese: 警護する - 守るVietnamese: canh giữ - bảo vệKorean: 지키다 - 경호하다Turkish: korumak - nöbet tutmakUrdu: حفاظت کرنا - پہرہ دیناIndonesian: menjaga - melindungi
Example Sentences
The police are guarding the entrance after the robbery.
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She's really good at guarding her personal space at parties.
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The dog is guarding the house at night.
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He is guarding the door so no one can enter.
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They took turns guarding the treasure chest.
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Stop guarding the snacks—let everyone have some!
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