guard

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die jemanden oder etwas schützt, bewacht oder beaufsichtigt, um Schaden, Gefahr oder unbefugten Zutritt zu verhindern. Es kann sich auch um eine Person handeln, die Gefangene bewacht oder eine Gruppe begleitet.

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.

   Wächter

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

   Synonymebodyguarddefenderescortguardianprotectorsecurity guardsentrywatcherwatchman

2. Protective deviceB1formal

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

   Schutzvorrichtung

   • 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.

   Synonymebarrierbufferbumperfenderprotectorsafeguardscreenshield

3. State of watchfulnessB1formal

   A state of being careful or watchful to avoid danger.

   Wachsamkeit

   • 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.

   Synonymealertnesscautioncircumspectionvigilancewarinesswatchfulness

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Schaden, Gefahr oder Angriff zu schützen, oft durch Bewachen oder Aufpassen.

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.

   Beschützen

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

   Synonymecoverdefendprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antonymeabandonendangerexposeharmneglect

2. Prevent escapeB1formal

   To keep someone or something from escaping or being accessed.

   Bewachen

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

   Synonymeconfinedetainescortrestrainsecurewatch

   Antonymefreeliberaterelease

3. Keep secret or safeB2informal

   To protect information or a secret from being revealed.

   Geheim halten

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

   Synonymeconcealdefendkeeppreserveprotectsafeguardshield

   Antonymedisclosedivulgeexposeleakreveal