Pronunciation: /ɡɑrd əˈɡɛnst/
noun a person or group of people who protect or defend something
A1 We must guard against thieves stealing our belongings.
A2 It is important to guard against cyber attacks by updating our security software.
B1 The company implemented new policies to guard against employee misconduct.
B2 Investors need to guard against market volatility by diversifying their portfolios.
C1 Governments must guard against corruption in order to maintain public trust.
C2 Business leaders must guard against complacency in order to stay ahead of the competition.
verb to take precautions or measures to prevent something undesirable from happening
A1 You should guard against leaving your keys in the car.
A2 It's important to guard against making hasty decisions.
B1 Parents need to guard against their children spending too much time on electronic devices.
B2 Investors must guard against market volatility by diversifying their portfolios.
C1 Companies need to guard against cyber attacks by implementing strong security measures.
C2 Politicians must guard against corruption to maintain public trust.
formal It is important to guard against potential security threats in the workplace.
informal Make sure to guard against any gossip spreading around the office.
slang You gotta guard against getting caught by the teacher when you're cheating on a test.
figurative We must guard against letting our emotions cloud our judgment in this situation.
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