ALL meanings of guard
guard
G g - noun guard Watch over in order to protect or control. 1
- noun Definition of guard in Technology (programming) 1. In functional programming, a Boolean expression attached to a function definition specifying when (for what arguments) that definition is appropriate. 2. In (parallel) logic programming, a Boolean expression which is used to select a clause from several alternative matching clauses. See Guarded Horn Clauses. 3. In parallel languages, a Boolean expression which specifies when an message may be sent or received. 1
- verb with object guard to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler. 1
- verb with object guard to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.: to guard a prisoner. 1
- verb with object guard to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence: to guard one's temper. 1
- verb with object guard to provide or equip with some safeguard or protective appliance, as to prevent loss, injury, etc. 1
- verb with object guard Sports. to position oneself so as to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of (an opponent on offense): The linebacker moved to his right to guard the end going out for a pass. 1
- verb with object guard Chess. to protect (a piece or a square) by placing a piece in a supportive or defensive position relative to it. 1
- verb without object guard to take precautions (usually followed by against): to guard against errors. 1
- verb without object guard to give protection; keep watch; be watchful. 1
- noun guard a person or group of persons that guards, protects, or keeps a protective or restraining watch. 1
- noun guard a person who keeps watch over prisoners or others under restraint. 1
- noun guard a body of people, especially soldiers, charged with guarding a place from disturbance, theft, fire, etc. 1
- noun guard a close watch, as over a prisoner or other person under restraint: to be kept under guard. 1
- noun guard a device, appliance, or attachment that prevents injury, loss, etc. 1
- noun guard something intended or serving to guard or protect; safeguard: insurance as a guard against disasters. 1
- noun guard a posture of defense or readiness, as in fencing, boxing, or bayonet drill. 1
- noun guard Football. either of the linemen stationed between a tackle and the center. the position played by this lineman. 1
- noun guard Basketball. either of the players stationed in the backcourt. 1
- noun guard Chess. a piece that supports or defends another. 1
- noun guard Cards. a low card that is held with a high card of the same suit and that enables the holder to save the high card for a later trick. 1
- noun guard person 1
- noun guard British. a railroad conductor. 1
- noun guard military 1
- noun guard Guards, the name of certain bodies of troops in the British army. 1
- transitive verb guard protect 1
- idioms guard off guard, unprepared; unwary: The blow from behind caught him off guard. Also, off one's guard. 1
- noun guard basketball 1
- idioms guard on guard, vigilant; wary: on guard against dishonest merchants. Also, on one's guard. 1
- noun guard sth that protects 1
- idioms guard stand guard over, to watch over; protect: The dog stood guard over his wounded master. 1
- intransitive verb guard be cautious 1
- verb guard If you guard a place, person, or object, you stand near them in order to watch and protect them. 0
- verb guard If you guard someone, you watch them and keep them in a particular place to stop them from escaping. 0
- countable noun guard A guard is someone such as a soldier, police officer, or prison officer who is guarding a particular place or person. 0
- singular noun guard A guard is a specially organized group of people, such as soldiers or policemen, who protect or watch someone or something. 0
- countable noun guard On a train, a guard is a person whose job is to travel on the train in order to help passengers, check tickets, and make sure that the train travels safely and on time. 0
- verb guard If you guard some information or advantage that you have, you try to protect it or keep it for yourself. 0
- countable noun guard A guard is a protective device which covers a part of someone's body or a dangerous part of a piece of equipment. 0
- countable noun guard Some regiments in the British Army, or the soldiers in them, are referred to as Guards. 0
- verb guard to watch over or shield (a person or thing) from danger or harm; protect 0
- verb guard to keep watch over (a prisoner or other potentially dangerous person or thing), as to prevent escape 0
- verb guard to control 0
- verb guard to take precautions 0
- verb guard to control entrance and exit through (a gate, door, etc) 0
- verb guard to provide (machinery, etc) with a device to protect the operator 0
- verb guard to protect or cover (a chess man or card) with another 0
- verb guard to protect or cover (a stone or bowl) by placing one's own stone or bowl between it and another player 0
- verb guard to accompany as a guard 0
- noun guard a person or group who keeps a protecting, supervising, or restraining watch or control over people, such as prisoners, things, etc 0