SENTRY GO Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase sentry go. (close relations)
Definition of SENTRY GO
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 |