stand watch

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Verb stand watch has 1 sense

stand guard, stand watch, keep guard, stand sentinel - watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen"
--₁ is one way to guard
Sample sentences:
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Stand Watch

Description

Stand watch is a nautical term that refers to the act of maintaining a lookout position or duty aboard a ship or vessel to ensure its safety and security.

As a verb phrase, stand watch can also be used more generally to mean staying alert and vigilant in order to monitor or protect a particular place or person.

Sample Sentences

Noun: The sailor took his position on the ship's stern to stand watch during the night.

Verb: The security guard stood watch outside the bank, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity.

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