Guarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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guarding

 

[ หˆษกษ‘หrdษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

security

To watch over and protect someone or something.

Synonyms

keeping safe, protecting, watching over

Examples of usage

  • She was guarding the entrance to the building.
  • The soldiers were guarding the border.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The act or duty of protecting a player in a game, especially in basketball.

Synonyms

defense, protection, shielding

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his excellent guarding skills on the basketball court.
  • She takes her guarding responsibilities very seriously.

Translations

Translations of the word "guarding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guardando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewachend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjaga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ะพั€ะพะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzeลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gardant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vigilando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุงุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlรญdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strรกลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎˆๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ varovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhafizษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vigilando

Etymology

The word 'guarding' has its origins in the Middle English word 'warden', which means to protect or watch over. Over time, the term evolved to 'guarding', reflecting the act of providing security or protection. The concept of guarding has been essential throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times, where individuals and groups have been entrusted with the responsibility of guarding valuable assets, territories, and people.

See also: blackguard, guard, guarded, guardedly, guardhouse, guardian, guardrail, guards, guardsman, safeguards, unguarded, vanguard.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,612, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.