Synonyms

stand guard

Idioms

Watch over, act as a lookout, as in We'll climb the tree and get the apples if Josh will stand guard, or There's a parking space; stand guard while I make a U-turn and get to it. This term alludes to the military defense of posting guards to watch for the enemy.

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stand guard

Four of the station’s original granite eagles will stand guard at the corners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Two Peshmerga come to stand guard behind him.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Wolves have been observed swatting the birds away, even appearing to designate a pack member to stand guard.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

Swedish foreign minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard told The Guardian that Sweden “will always stand guard over international law.”

From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2025

"Now, Rémy will accompany you everywhere you need to go, and stand guard outside the Belle apartments at all times. Be sure to heed his instructions."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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stand guard

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