Looking for the meaning of the word GUARDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GUARDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Guard
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘care, custody’): from Old French garde (noun), garder (verb), of West Germanic origin. Compare with ward
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡɑːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
watch over in order to protect or control
Short Definition:watch over to protect or control
Examples:- two men were left to guard the stockade
- the gates were guarded by uniformed soldiers
Definition:
protect against damage or harm
Short Definition:protect against damage or harm
Examples:- the company fiercely guarded its independence
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