sentry

• Personne, souvent un soldat ou un garde, chargée de surveiller un lieu ou un événement pour prévenir un danger ou une intrusion.

A person, often a soldier or guard, employed to keep watch for some anticipated event or danger.

1. Guard or WatchpersonB2formal

   A person, especially a soldier, who is stationed to keep watch and guard against danger or unauthorized entry.

   Sentinelle (garde)

   • The sentry stood alert at the gate all night.
   • A sentry patrols the perimeter of the military base.
   • The general ordered the sentry to report any suspicious activity.

   Synonymesguardlookoutpicketsentinelwatchwatchman