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SENTRY GO Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase sentry go. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase sentry go. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SENTRY GO

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guard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

sentry duty
nounn
noun

• the duty of serving as a sentry

custodian
nounn
noun

• one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

defender
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a fighter who holds out against attack

lookout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• an elevated post affording a wide view

• a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

• the act of looking out

patrol
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

• the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

• a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

verb

• maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

protector
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

sentinel
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

surveillance
nounn
noun

• close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

vigil
nounn
noun

• a period of sleeplessness

• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

watch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small portable timepiece

• a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

• the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

verb

• look attentively

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• see or watch

• observe with attention

• be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

• observe or determine by looking

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

watchdog
nounn
noun

• a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

• a dog trained to guard property

guard duty
nounn
noun

• the duty of serving as a sentry

Best Hypernyms For SENTRY GO

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sentry go, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
assignment
Phrases (1)
duty assignment

Alternatives for GUARD

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