stand guard

Verb

To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

Japanese Meaning

見張る / 警護する / 番をする

Two soldiers were asked to stand guard at the gate while the others rested.

二人の兵士は、他の者が休んでいる間、門で見張りをするよう頼まれた。

Sense（1）

To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

stands guard

（ present singular third-person ）

standing guard

（ participle present ）

stood guard

（ participle past ）

stood guard

（ past ）