Fort

/fɔrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fortified building or military stronghold.

The soldiers took refuge in the fort during the siege.

A place of security or defense.

The fort served as a safe haven for the local inhabitants.

An outpost or a fortified town.

They established a new fort on the border to protect against invasions.

From Middle French 'fort', from Latin 'fortis' meaning strong.

fortify one's position

To strengthen one's defense or perspective.

keeping the fort

Taking care of things in someone’s absence.

fortress of solitude

A place or state of being alone for peace or reflection.

fortress

A large fortified building or military stronghold.

fortification

The act or process of protecting a place by reinforcing it.

A safe place.

That coffee shop is my fort; I go there to relax.

To defend or protect with strength.

He really forted up his argument during the debate.