English to Afrikaans Meaning of guard - wag

Guard :

wag

noun

wag, kyk, patrollie, brandwag, red, spaar, beskerming, verdediging, beskerm, gendarme, Death Watch, kampioen, bewaarder, beskermer, verdediger, hindernis, versperring, obstruksie, blok, beskermheer, redder, raad vir die verdediging, wyk

verb

beskerm, verdedig, red, handhaaf, bewaar, wag, kyk, brandwag, aan diens wees, neem, heining, toom, gedagte, kyk na, toesig, tjek, weerhou, bly af, lot, byhou, kyk mooi na jouself, miskyk, neig, toesig te hou oor, belemmer, klomp, patrollie

Guard :: wagGuarded :: bewaakGuarder :: GuarderGuarders :: guardersGuarding :: bewaakGuards :: wagte

← Guaranty

guardian →

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Definitions of guard in English

Noun(1) a person who keeps watch over something or someone(2) the person who plays that position on a football team(3) a device designed to prevent injury or accidents(4) a posture of defence in boxing or fencing(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.(8) the duty of serving as a sentry(9) (American football(10) a position on a basketball team
Verb(1) to keep watch over(2) watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect(3) protect against a challenge or attack(4) take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Examples of guard in English

(1) I asked the guard what time the train got back to Salford.(2) he let his guard slip enough to make some unwise comments(3) Even those who are well known, for whatever reason, will fiercely guard their privacy.(4) Back in 1969 I was lucky enough to be part of the guard when Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales at Caernafon Castle.(5) It is said that a guardian angel is assigned to every person to guard and protect her or his body and soul.(6) If you succeed in sweeping your opponent then go back to the butterfly guard and try again.(7) a security guard(8) he's the captain of the palace guard(9) a retractable blade guard(10) two men were left to guard the stockade(11) soldiers on guard duty(12) You start with your opponent in the closed guard and a grip on his sleeve and lapel.(13) Inge believes the prospect of being posted to guard political prisoners, and the cruel conditions her son was expecting to have to enforce there, pushed him to attempt to escape.(14) Of course, that didn't stop the guard on my train advising us to change for the Central and Victoria Lines as we rolled into Stratford.(15) From butterfly guard, of course, you also have the option of returning to the half guard .(16) I had to wear a mouth guard constantly for about the first nine months, because my muscles were so tight that my teeth would grind.

Related Phrases of guard

(1) security guard ::

sekuriteitswag

(2) on guard ::

op wag

(3) life guard ::

lewensredder

(4) to guard ::

om te waak

(5) guard against ::

waak teen

(6) point guard ::

punt wag

(7) prison guard ::

tronkbewaarder

(8) guard dog ::

waghond

Related Phrases of guard

(1) security guard ::

sekuriteitswag

(2) on guard ::

op wag

(3) life guard ::

lewensredder

(4) to guard ::

om te waak

(5) guard against ::

waak teen

(6) point guard ::

punt wag

(7) prison guard ::

tronkbewaarder

(8) guard dog ::

waghond

Synonyms

Noun

1. sentry ::

wag

2. warden ::

bewaarder

3. vigilance ::

waaksaamheid

4. safety guard ::

veiligheid wag

5. safety ::

veiligheid

6. precaution ::

voorsorgmaatreël

7. guard duty ::

wagdiens

Verb

8. protect ::

beskerm

9. keep under surveillance ::

kasty toesig

10. beware of ::

Pasop vir

11. defend ::

verdedig

12. ward ::

wyk

Antonyms

1. offensive ::

offensief

Different Forms

guard, guarded, guarder, guarders, guarding, guards

Word Example from TV Shows

Turns out they GUARD the iPods, but they don't GUARD the shirts.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 5

I can't figure how to pass the GUARD.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 3

You know I had half my GUARD out searching for you?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 5

$So, when the security guard shot,\NI had to change my job.$

So, when the security GUARD shot,
I had to change my job.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 1

$security guard in a car park\Nand I dance in a disco, too.$

security GUARD in a car park
and I dance in a disco, too.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

Examples of guard from TV Shows