Phrase guide

stand guard

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stand watch, keep guard, keep watch

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

watch over so as to protect

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves
  • The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stand watch, keep guard, stand sentinel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: guard

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vartioida — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Finnish: olla vahdissa — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • French: monter la garde — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Hungarian: őrt áll — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Hungarian: posztol — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Hungarian: őrködik — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Italian: fare il palo — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Italian: fare la guardia — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Pohnpeian: kaiko — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Polish: stać na straży — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Polish: stanąć na straży — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect
  • Polish: trzymać straż — to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect