Usually means: Maintain watch, protect against threats.
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  1. stand guard: Merriam-Webster
  2. stand guard: Collins English Dictionary
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  4. stand guard: Wiktionary
  5. stand guard: Dictionary.com
  6. stand guard: Rhymezone
  7. stand guard: FreeDictionary.org
  8. stand guard: Mnemonic Dictionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (stand guard)

▸ verb:  To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

Similar:
stand sentinel, keep guard, stand watch, ward, guard, watch over, keep watch, bewatch, watch, stand over, more...

Phrases:
stand keep guard, We Stand On Guard, to stand guard, more...

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Similar:
stand sentinel, keep guard, stand watch, ward, guard, watch over, keep watch, bewatch, watch, stand over, more...

Phrases:
stand keep guard, We Stand On Guard, to stand guard, more...



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