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φυλάω — meaning in English

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English meaning

guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.

Senses

φυλάω is used for these senses in English:

guard (transitive) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
guard (transitive) To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

guard — full definition

noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

φύλακας φρουρός σκοπός αμυντικός προστασία προφύλαξη φρουρώ φυλάσσω