Phrasal verb guard against something (Definition of guarding from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms for GUARDING: protecting, safeguarding, shielding, sheltering, guarded, defended, secure, protected; Antonyms of GUARDING: dangerous, hazardous, risky, unsafe, insecure, threatening, …

GUARDING definition: to watch over or shield (a person or thing) from danger or harm ; protect | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.: to guard a prisoner. to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence: to guard one's temper.

guarding definition: the act of protecting or watching over something. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "guarding the fort", …

To watch over (a place or person, for example) in order to keep from being damaged, robbed, or injured: guard a bank; guarding a witness. See Synonyms at defend.

guarding, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Present participle of guard. I was guarding you while you dozed. He spent most of the day guarding the goats. If he was a sentry guarding the lake, he'd deemed her not a threat. They looked like two …

The word 'guarding' has its origins in the Middle English word 'warden', which means to protect or watch over. Over time, the term evolved to 'guarding', reflecting the act of providing security or protection.

Guarding definition: The act of protecting or watching over someone or something to prevent harm or loss. - See meaning, pronunciation, etymology, examples, and related words.