stand guard Synonyms

keep guard stand sentinel stand watch perform sentry duty on keep a lookout hold the fort keep watch be on duty watch save one's skin be on guard stand guard over keep a vigil on assure the safety of keep a vigil keep a lookout over maintain order afford protection to mount guard on patrols shotgun shield patrolled keep insulate guard defend cushion cover conserve patrolling patrol picket shelter sentry secure save safeguard protect preserve police assure