guard

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que protege, vigila o custodia a alguien o algo contra daños, peligros o accesos no autorizados.

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.

   Guardián o persona que protege

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

   Sinónimosbodyguarddefenderescortguardianprotectorsecurity guardsentrywatcherwatchman

2. Protective deviceB1formal

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

   Protector

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarrierbufferbumperfenderprotectorsafeguardscreenshield

3. State of watchfulnessB1formal

   A state of being careful or watchful to avoid danger.

   vigilancia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosalertnesscautioncircumspectionvigilancewarinesswatchfulness

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger a alguien o algo de un daño, peligro o ataque, así como de vigilar o custodiar un lugar o a una persona.

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.

   Proteger de daño

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

   Sinónimoscoverdefendprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antónimosabandonendangerexposeharmneglect

2. Prevent escapeB1formal

   To keep someone or something from escaping or being accessed.

   vigilar para impedir la fuga

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

   Sinónimosconfinedetainescortrestrainsecurewatch

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease

3. Keep secret or safeB2informal

   To protect information or a secret from being revealed.

   guardar en secreto

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

   Sinónimosconcealdefendkeeppreserveprotectsafeguardshield

   Antónimosdisclosedivulgeexposeleakreveal