guard

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you hear 'guard,' think about protecting or defending something or someone. Not just in physical sense like a security guard, but it could be any kind of barrier you put to keep something safe.

Examples in Different Contexts

In conservation efforts, 'guards' might be employed to protect endangered species. A wildlife activist could report, 'We've placed guards to prevent poaching in the sanctuary.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Art forgery continues to be a challenge for the industry. How do we protect the genuineness of our collection?

Response:

As curators, it is our duty to guard the authenticity of our collection through detailed provenance research.

Business

Scenario:

Our new innovation is a potential game-changer but could attract imitators. How do we ensure it isn't misused?

Response:

There's a need to guard our innovations with strong legal and technological measures.