guard

• اسم يدل على شخص أو شيء يحمي أو يراقب أو يحرس شخصًا آخر أو شيئًا ما من الأذى أو الخطر أو الدخول غير المصرح به.

A noun referring to a person or thing that protects, watches over, or secures someone or something from harm, danger, or unauthorized access.

1. A2formal

   A person who protects a person, place, or thing from danger or attack.

   حارس

   • The security guard checked our IDs at the entrance.
   • A prison guard monitors the inmates.
   • The palace guard stood perfectly still.

   المرادفاتbodyguarddefenderescortguardianprotectorsecurity guardsentrywatcherwatchman

2. Protective deviceB1formal

   A device or piece of equipment designed to prevent injury or damage.

   جهاز حماية

   • Always wear a mouth guard when playing contact sports.
   • The machine has a safety guard to protect the operator.
   • He installed a guard over the sharp blade.

   المرادفاتbarrierbufferbumperfenderprotectorsafeguardscreenshield

3. State of watchfulnessB1formal

   A state of being careful or watchful to avoid danger.

   اليقظة

   • The soldiers were on guard all night.
   • You should be on your guard against pickpockets.
   • He let his guard down and was surprised by the question.

   المرادفاتalertnesscautioncircumspectionvigilancewarinesswatchfulness

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حماية شخص أو شيء من الأذى أو الخطر أو الاعتداء، وعلى المراقبة والحراسة.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting someone or something from harm, danger, or attack.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To watch over and protect someone or something from danger or attack.

   الحماية والحراسة

   • The soldiers guard the palace day and night.
   • She guards her younger brother from bullies.
   • Dogs are often used to guard property.

   المرادفاتcoverdefendprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   الأضدادabandonendangerexposeharmneglect

2. Prevent escapeB1formal

   To keep someone or something from escaping or being accessed.

   حرس

   • The police guard the prisoner during transport.
   • Security guards guard the entrance to the building.
   • They guard the treasure in a vault.

   المرادفاتconfinedetainescortrestrainsecurewatch

   الأضدادfreeliberaterelease

3. Keep secret or safeB2informal

   To protect information or a secret from being revealed.

   الْحِفَاظُ عَلَى السِّرِّ

   • He guards his personal life from the media.
   • She guards the recipe as a family secret.
   • You should guard your passwords carefully.

   المرادفاتconcealdefendkeeppreserveprotectsafeguardshield

   الأضدادdisclosedivulgeexposeleakreveal