sorvegliare — meaning in English

English meaning

• guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
• restrain verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

sorvegliare is used for these senses in English:

• guard (transitive) To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
• restrain (transitive) To control or keep in check.
• watch (transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

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.

restrain — full definition

1. verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
2. verb To limit or place restrictions on something.

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