stand guard meaning

UK /stænd ɡɑːd/ US /stænd ɡɑrd/ 2 syllables

stand guard (verb): watch over so as to protect.

Definition of stand guard

  1. watch over so as to protect
    • We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves
    • The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen

    Synonyms: stand watch, keep guard, stand sentinel

    Type of: guard

How to pronounce stand guard

stand guard is pronounced /stænd ɡɑːd/ in British English and /stænd ɡɑrd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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