φυλάω — meaning in English

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

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

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