bodyguard; provide protection
Meanings
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to escort; to protect; to act as a guard
formalOriginally refers to professional armed escorts with martial arts skills, now broadly refers to any protective work.
This martial arts coach specializes in protecting wealthy businessmen as a bodyguard.
They hired a professional team to provide security protection for the event.
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In old times, escort agencies would be entrusted to escort goods for merchants.
He works part-time as a bodyguard for celebrities at public events.
Veterans often choose bodyguard work as their career.
noun
bodyguard; security guard
neutralRefers to a person who is hired to protect people or property.
The celebrity's bodyguard followed him closely without leaving his side.
The bank armored truck is equipped with two heavily armed bodyguards.
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He hired a high-paid private bodyguard to protect his family.
Ancient wealthy merchants would always take several bodyguards with them when traveling.
The security staff for this event includes professional bodyguards and police officers.