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guard duty

 

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Noun guard duty has 1 sense
  1. guard duty, guard, sentry duty, sentry go - the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
    --1 is a kind of assignment, duty assignment

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Guard Duty

Definition:

Guard duty refers to the responsibility of guarding and protecting a particular area or person.

Senses:

1. Noun - Official Duty: Guard duty can be a noun referring to the official duty assigned to a person for the purpose of safeguarding a place or individual.

Example: The soldiers took turns on guard duty throughout the night to ensure the security of the base.

2. Noun - Shift: Guard duty can also refer to a specific shift or period during which a guard is assigned to monitor and protect a location.

Example: John's guard duty starts at 10 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. the next day.

3. Noun - Responsibility: Guard duty can denote the responsibility or task of providing protection and surveillance.

Example: The security guard takes his guard duty very seriously to ensure the safety of the premises.

4. Noun - Practice: In some cases, guard duty can also refer to the practice of regularly assigning individuals to protect an area or person.

Example: The royal palace had a strict guard duty policy to maintain the safety of the royal family.

5. Noun - Sports: In certain sports such as basketball, guard duty refers to the defensive role played by a guard to prevent opponents from scoring.

Example: Sarah's excellent guard duty helped her team win the basketball championship.

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