guard
gb/ɡˈɑɹd/ us/ɡˈɑɹd/
A2
English
~ 2400
őr, biztonsági őr, véd, őriz, védőeszköz, védőburkolat, védőrács, őrt áll, hátvéd
NOUN
A2
1
őr
A2
Usage pattern:
a [security/prison] guard
The museum guard asked us not to touch the exhibits.
A múzeumi őr megkért minket, hogy ne érintsük meg a kiállítási tárgyakat.
A guard stood at the entrance to check IDs.
Egy őr állt a bejáratnál, hogy ellenőrizze az igazolványokat.
The prison guard escorted the inmate back to his cell.
Learner examples
The guard is at the door.
Az őr az ajtónál van.
A guard works at the bank.
Egy biztonsági őr dolgozik a bankban.
I see a guard in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guard' (the person) with 'guard' as a verb (to protect).
Meaning
person who protects
Collocations
security guard
|prison guard
|guard on duty
|armed guard
Synonyms
security officer (More formal term, often used in professional settings.)
Antonyms
intruder (An intruder is someone who enters a place without permission, the opposite role of a guard.)
Themes
security
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who watches and keeps people or things safe.
A person whose job is to protect people, places, or things from harm or danger.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to guard [something/someone] from [danger/threat]
Soldiers guarded the border day and night.
A katonák éjjel-nappal védték a határt.
You should guard your personal information online.
Védened kell a személyes adataidat az interneten.
A dog was trained to guard the house.
Learner examples
The dog guards the farm.
A kutya őrzi a gazdaságot.
He guards the door at night.
Éjszaka őrzi az ajtót.
We guard our money.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'guard' without an object when they mean 'be careful'. In that case 'be careful' or 'watch out' is more natural.
Meaning
protect from harm or danger
Collocations
guard against error
|guard the entrance
|guard one's privacy
Synonyms
protect (More general term; 'guard' implies active watching or defending.)
Antonyms
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of guarding.)
Themes
security
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To watch and keep someone or something safe.
To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
a [machine/body] guard
Always wear a mouth guard when playing hockey.
Hokizáskor mindig viselj fogvédőt.
The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidents.
A gépen biztonsági védőburkolat van a balesetek megelőzésére.
He installed a rail guard for the stairs.
Learner examples
I wear a mouth guard for sport.
Sportoláshoz fogvédőt viselek.
The fan has a guard on it.
A ventilátoron van védőrács.
The stairs have a guard.
Meaning
protective device or cover
Collocations
mouth guard
|rail guard
|finger guard
Synonyms
shield (A broader term for something that blocks harm, not always physical equipment.)
Antonyms
exposure (The state of being unprotected.)
Themes
safety
|tools
|technology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that covers and protects part of your body or an object.
A device or covering that protects a part of the body, equipment, or machinery from damage or injury.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to guard [a place/person] against [intruders/visitors]
Police guarded the crime scene until investigators arrived.
A rendőrök őrizték a bűnügyi helyszínt, amíg meg nem érkeztek a nyomozók.
They guarded the celebrity from fans and photographers.
Vigyáztak a hírességre, és távol tartották tőle a rajongókat és a fotósokat.
The gate was guarded at all times.
Learner examples
Two men guard the door.
Két férfi őrzi az ajtót.
They guard the king.
Ők őrzik a királyt.
He guards the gate.
Meaning
control access to something
Collocations
guard the entrance
|guard the president
Synonyms
patrol (Suggests moving around to monitor an area rather than staying still.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failing to watch over or control access.)
Themes
security
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To watch and stop people from coming in or out without permission.
To watch over and control who can enter or leave a place or approach someone.
NOUN
B2
5
hátvéd
B1
She plays as a point guard on her basketball team.
Irányítóként játszik a kosárlabdacsapatában.
The shooting guard scored 20 points in the game.
A dobóhátvéd 20 pontot dobott a mérkőzésen.
He was drafted as an offensive guard in football.
Learner examples
He is a point guard.
Ő irányító.
She is a guard in basketball.
Kosárlabdában hátvédként játszik.
The guard passed the ball.
Meaning
defensive sports position
Collocations
point guard
|shooting guard
Synonyms
defender (General term for a defensive player; 'guard' is specific to certain sports.)
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A player in sports who tries to stop the other team and may start attacks.
A player position in certain sports, especially basketball and American football, responsible for defending and sometimes initiating attacks.
Grammar
Dictionary form
guard
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑɹd/
US/ɡˈɑɹd/
Syllables & stress
guard (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (guard)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: guard
- Plural: guard, guards
Verb
- Base: guard
- 3rd Person Singular: guards
- Present Participle: guarding
- Past: guarded
Word family
Expressions
drop your guard
1/dɹˈɑp jˈʊɹ ɡˈɑɹd/
idiom
stop protecting yourself too soon/carelessly
To stop being careful about danger before it is safe to do so.
Examples
- He dropped his guard and got caught off balance.
- Don't drop your guard until we are sure it's safe.
guard against
1/ɡˈɑɹd əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
take action to prevent harm
To be careful so that something bad does not happen.
Examples
- We must guard against complacency.
- You should guard against mistakes by double-checking your work.
let your guard down
1/lˈɛt jˈʊɹ ɡˈɑɹd dˈaʊn/
idiom
stop being careful or alert
To relax and not be careful about danger or problems anymore.
Examples
- She never lets her guard down when dealing with strangers.
- I let my guard down and got tricked.
on guard
1/ˈɔn ɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
being watchful for danger
Ready and watching for possible problems or danger.
Examples
- The soldiers were on guard all night.
- You must always be on guard against scams.
stand guard
1/stˈænd ɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
stay in place to protect
To stay in one place to protect someone or something.
Examples
- Two police officers stood guard outside the building.
- He stood guard at the gate all night.