1. the action of protecting or watching over someone or something
2. in basketball, the defensive technique of staying close to an opponent to prevent them from scoring
Usage: sports

1. present participle of guard; protecting or watching over someone or something

Examples

• The security officer is guarding the entrance to the building.
• She spent the night guarding her sick child.
• The dog was guarding the house while the family was away.
• Effective guarding of the prisoner required constant vigilance.
• The coach emphasized the importance of tight guarding in defense.
• He was guarding against making the same mistake twice.
• The soldiers were guarding the border checkpoint.