Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
Display options for sense: (gloss) "an example sentence"
Noun
S: (n) precaution, safeguard, guard (a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.) "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
S: (n) safe-conduct, safeguard (a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war)
S: (v) overprotect (protect excessively) "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"
S: (v) look out (to protect someone's interests) "A man's gotta look out for his family"
S: (v) cover (hold within range of an aimed firearm)
S: (v) guard, ward (watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect) "guard my possessions while I'm away"
S: (v) defend, guard, hold (protect against a challenge or attack) "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"