to guard or protect against an attack, especially in a military, sports, or competitive context

to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)

to maintain or protect something, especially to keep a secret

to protect or keep watch over a person, place, or object against attack or intrusion

to watch over and protect a person or place through constant presence

to watch over or keep someone or something in custody to ensure security, prevent escape, or protect property

to stick strictly to a post, duty, or principle

to keep watch, look after, or nurse someone, especially a patient or a loved one

to stay behind to take care of things

governor of a province in ancient China

a set of rules or a code of conduct to be strictly observed by members of a group or organization

a saint or religious figure regarded as a special guardian of a particular group, profession, or activity

to abide by the law

to faithfully adhere to or fulfill a promise, commitment, or agreement

someone who protects or keeps watch over someone or something

to keep one's mouth shut and maintain strict secrecy; not breathing a word about something

to man a post and defend

to keep promises

to stubbornly cling to or persist in an opinion, tradition, or principle

to guard

to scrupulously abide by

to be on duty or keep guard throughout the night

to fail to carry out one's official duties or responsibilities; dereliction of duty or malpractice

to fall into enemy hands; to lose control of a strategic position (of a city, fortress, etc.)

official duties and responsibilities associated with a position

to be stationed at a strategic location for military defense

to keep watch

personal integrity

conservative faction

to cling obstinately to old habits, traditions, or rules; die-hard

to keep watch beside a coffin; to hold a wake

conservative political parties

to strictly maintain or observe

clinging to old ways; resistant to change or innovation

to stay together; to rely on one another

relating to or being assigned to duty as a garrison force

to be on duty as a gatekeeper or doorman

To be on duty or keep watch, especially for security, monitoring, or maintenance purposes.

punctual; to be on time

the principle of physical quantities such as energy or momentum remaining constant in a closed system

to keep one's word or honor a promise

To wait passively for luck or opportunities instead of taking initiative; literally to guard a tree-stump waiting for rabbits.

to be content with one's lot and behave in a disciplined, well-behaved manner

to withdraw to a position for defensive purposes or to maintain one's guard

clinging to old habits; hidebound by convention

to behave oneself; to abide by the rules