stand guard
stand guard verb: to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.
Verb
stand guard (third-person singular simple present stands guard, present participle standing guard, simple past and past participle stood guard)
- To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.
- "Myn, stand guard and be ready to protect the city," Myranda crisply ordered.2022, Joseph R. Lallo, The Book of Deacon
- Synonyms:
- stand watch, keep guard, keep watch
stand guard meaning in Tamil
stand guard in Tamil
- நிலைக் கவசம், நிறுத்திய காப்பு
Synonyms of stand guard
- stand watch
- keep guard
- keep watch
Forms of stand guard
| third-person singular present | stands guard |
|---|---|
| present participle | standing guard |
| past participle | stood guard |
| past | stood guard |
Questions about stand guard
- What does stand guard mean?
- Stand guard means to guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.
- What is stand guard in Tamil?
- Stand guard in Tamil is நிலைக் கவசம், நிறுத்திய காப்பு. See Stand guard meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is stand guard?
- Stand guard is a verb.
- What is the past tense of stand guard?
- The past tense of stand guard is stood guard.
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