vakt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- guarding noun The act or duty of protecting or watching over someone or something.
- reception noun A formal social event, often to welcome or honor someone.
- warden noun The chief administrative officer in charge of a prison.
- watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
Senses
vakt is used for these senses in English:
- guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
- guarding The duty of one who guards.
- reception The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
- warden An official charged with supervisory duties or with the enforcement of specific laws or regulations; such as a game warden or air-raid warden.
- watch A particular time period when guarding is kept.
- watch A person or group of people who guard.
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.