guard a gate; goalkeeping; doorway
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to guard a gate or entrance; to keep watch at a door
Literally means to guard a gate; can be used metaphorically to mean someone who controls access or information (like not keeping secrets).
The residential complex's security guards the entrance very strictly; strangers aren't allowed in.
He has no filter; he spills all the secrets.
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Someone needs to guard the warehouse at night.
verb
to be a goalkeeper; to guard the goal (in sports)
Used primarily in the context of soccer, hockey, or other sports with goals.
The goalkeeper's skills in this match were outstanding.
He is responsible for being the goalkeeper for our team.
noun
doorway; entrance
informalColloquial usage, often with the suffix 儿 (r). Refers to the area right by the door.
There's a delivery at the doorway; go get it.
Don't block the doorway; let others pass.
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The trash can is placed right by the door.