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To fake it is to stand guard over emptiness.
Arthur Herzog

Meaning of "stand guard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STAND GUARD

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STAND GUARD

stand a chance
stand bail
stand by
stand down
stand easy
stand fast
stand for
stand in
stand in a person´s light
stand oil
stand on
stand on ceremony
stand on one´s own feet
stand one´s ground
stand out
stand over
stand pat
stand someone in good stead
stand still
stand surety

WORDS THAT END LIKE STAND GUARD

armed guard
bodyguard
coastguard
crossing guard
dog guard
guard
honor guard
Jacquard
lifeguard
mudguard
off-guard
off one´s guard
officer of the guard
on one´s guard
point guard
rearguard
safeguard
security guard
shin guard
vanguard
watchguard

Synonyms and antonyms of stand guard in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «stand guard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STAND GUARD

Find out the translation of stand guard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of stand guard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stand guard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

站岗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

montar guardia
570 millions of speakers

English

stand guard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गार्ड खड़े
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحراسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стоять на страже
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ficar de guarda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাঁড়ান পাহারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

monter la garde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengawal berdiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wache stehen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歩哨に立つ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경비 를 서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngadeg njaga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đứng bảo vệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாவலன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रक्षक रक्षण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bekçi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guardia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stać na straży
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стояти на сторожі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stau de pază
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φρουρούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wag staan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stå vakt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stå vakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stand guard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STAND GUARD»

The term «stand guard» is regularly used and occupies the 65.095 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STAND GUARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stand guard

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2 QUOTES WITH «STAND GUARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word stand guard.
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Arthur Herzog
To fake it is to stand guard over emptiness.
2
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
You have to stand guard over the development and maintenance of Islamic democracy, Islamic social justice and the equality of manhood in your own native soil.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STAND GUARD»

Discover the use of stand guard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stand guard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Watchman Prayer: How to Stand Guard and Protect Your Family, ...
Everyone must be on the alert! Read Watchman Prayer and learn everything you need to know about this sacred calling, a calling God is sending out to all of His people.
Dutch Sheets, 2011
2
The Blairing Kofi Bush War of Iraq
I am a Republican guard A guard of the Republic I am paid To stand guard And protect the glory of the Republic To stand guard And protect the honour of the Republic To stand guard And fight enemies of the Republic To stand guard And fight ...
Sitwala Imenda, 2004
3
A Collection of Confusible Phrases
Ardent pro- Europeans would stand firm against those ministers who will probably be for rejection of any terms. stand guard stand on guard stand guard keep smth. in safety: take care of smth.: There the cattle are huddled together and the ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2004
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Myth, Manifesto, Meltdown: Communist Strategy, 1848-1991
4. Ibid., 73. 5. Marshal of the Soviet Union R. Ya. Malinovskiy, Vigilantly Stand Guard Over the Peace, trans. U.S. Department of Commerce, Joint Publications Research Service, (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Commerce, May 9, 1963), ...
Edward M. Collins, 1998
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WILLIWAW WAR (C) The Arkansas National Guard in the ...
"Two men were required for each post, one to keep the fire going inside a small hut and the other to stand guard. Thirty minutes was about all one man would stand watch at a time. Telephone communications were very important and also ...
Katherine V. Dillon
6
Trial by Choice
Out of curiosity he glanced at the Weapons Platoon; there Manuel was already standing before the platoon, apparently ready to stand guard. “How about me?” “ You, Rabbi?” Seldomridge blurted “Yes. I have nothing to do while everybody is ...
Ralph D. Hartman, 2007
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The Key of the Kingdom: A Book of Stories and Poems for Children
Of God made Man, and through Man sacrificed, Of Man through love made God, Adam made Christ, We sing this day with thankful hearts and say, Alleluia. — A. C. Harwood. Morning Prayer To wonder at beauty Stand guard over truth Look up ...
Elizabeth Gmeyner, Joyce Russell, 2004
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Surviving Infertility: What the Bible Says about Your Baby ...
When you trust Him enough to turn your anxiety over to Him, come to Him in thankful prayer, asking for His favor and letting your requests be made known to Him, He assures you He will let His peace reign and stand guard over your heart.
Beth Forbus, 2011
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The Complete Tarzan Collection:
"If I may make so bold as to suggest it, Milady," said Tibbs, deferentially, "I rather think the three men should stand guard. It's no job for a lady." "I think Tibbs is perfectly right," said the princess. "And I really think that Alexis should not stand ...
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2013
10
Justice
If we do not stand guard we essentially give the devil and demonic open access to our soul. It can be prevented if we stand guard. Our spirit is completely secure in the Lord because it has been sealed by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13). He wants to  ...
Dave Thomas, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STAND GUARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stand guard is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Oath Keepers Asked to Leave Property While Standing Guard at …
They've been standing guard with their concealed weapons outside military recruiting ... The Oath Keepers say they'll stand guard as long as they're needed. «WCTV, Jul 15»
2
Pentagon Asks 'Armed Citizens' Not To Stand Guard At Recruiting …
"While we greatly appreciate the outpouring of support for our recruiters from the American public, we ask that individuals not stand guard at recruiting offices as ... «NPR, Jul 15»
3
Dept. Of Defense Asks Civilian Not To Stand Guard At Recruiting …
On Tuesday, several armed Las Vegas residents stood guard outside a Marine Corps Recruiting Office on Craig Road. Their actions were in response to the ... «KNPR, Jul 15»
4
Army To Recruiters: Treat Armed Citizens as Security Threat
David Walters, left, and Chip Beduhn, both of Baraboo, Wis., stand guard outside an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photos/Todd ... «Military.com, Jul 15»
5
Armed South Dakotans stand guard outside recruiting center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Armed South Dakotans are standing guard outside a busy military recruiting center in Sioux Falls to protect military recruiters following ... «Casper Star-Tribune Online, Jul 15»
6
Armed citizens flock to recruiting centers to stand guard
Jerry Blakeney stands guard with other members of Operation Hero Guard outside a U.S. military recruiting station in Cleburne, Texas, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
7
Civilians stand guard at Army recruiting office in Spanaway
Two men identified only as Zach, 27, left, and his friend Matt, 34, stand outside the U.S. Army Recruiting Office in Spanaway, Wash., carrying AR-15 rifles and ... «The Bellingham Herald, Jul 15»
8
Open Carry members stand guard at recruiting center
Members of the Michigan Open Carry group said they would "stand guard" at the Howell Armed Forces Recruiting Center in solidarity for the five slain ... «Livingston Daily, Jul 15»
9
Navy vet plans to stand guard at Louisville military recruiting site
Tim Keown said he wanted to find a group of veterans who could stand guard at all recruiting centers in Louisville. Federal law doesn't allow recruiters ... «WAVE 3, Jul 15»
10
Several stand guard outside Marine Corps & Navy Career Center
He said he is guarding those who guard Americans. LeRose began standing there around 10 a.m. He has received both positive and negative feedback on what ... «WOWK, Jul 15»

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