Meanings
How to pronounce "man the fort":
AU
To take care of a place or situation in another's absence.
Example Sentences
1
My boss is on vacation, so I need to man the fort while he's away.
2
We have a big event tomorrow, so we need someone to man the fort and ensure everything runs smoothly.
3
During the strike, the CEO decided to man the fort and continue operations with a skeleton crew.
4
The captain fell ill, so it was up to the first mate to man the fort and lead the ship.
5
The store manager had to leave early, so I was asked to man the fort until closing time.
