Meaning & Definition of Guard in English

1. A person who keeps watch over something or someone

2. The person who plays that position on a football team

• "The left guard was injured on the play"

3. A device designed to prevent injury or accidents

4. A posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• "Keep your guard up"

5. The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

6. A military unit serving to protect some place or person

7. A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• "He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"

• "An insurance policy is a good safeguard"

• "We let our guard down"

8. The duty of serving as a sentry

• "He was on guard that night"

9. (american football) a position on the line of scrimmage

• "Guards must be good blockers"

10. A position on a basketball team

1. To keep watch over

• "There would be men guarding the horses"

2. Watch over or shield from danger or harm

• Protect

• "Guard my possessions while i'm away"

3. Protect against a challenge or attack

• "Hold that position behind the trees!"

• "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

4. Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

• "Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"

• "Guard against infection"