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Dictionary Entry: Guard Duty

Guard Duty

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ɡɑːrd ˈduːti/

Phonetic: GARD DOO-tee

Definitions

  • The task of protecting a place, person, or object by maintaining watch over it.
  • A specific shift or period of time during which a person or group is assigned to protect a location or entity.

Usage Examples

  • "The soldier was assigned guard duty at the main entrance of the base."
  • "During the night shift, guard duty can be both tiring and demanding."

Etymology

Derived from ‘guard’ (Middle English, from Old French ‘garder’, meaning to watch or protect) and ‘duty’ (from Old French ‘deu’, meaning obligation or service).

Synonyms

  • Security detail
  • Watchkeeping
  • Surveillance duty

Antonyms

  • Off-duty
  • Unwatched
  • Neglect

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishServicio de guardiaserˈβisjo de ˈɡwarðja
FrenchService de gardesɛʁvis də ɡaʁd
GermanWachdienstˈvaxdɪnst
Hindiरक्षा ड्यूटीrakṣā ḍyūṭī
Mandarin警卫值班jǐng wèi zhí bān
Arabicواجب الحراسةwājib al-ḥirāsah
RussianКараульная службаkarául'naya sluzhba
Japanese警備勤務keibi kinmu
PortugueseServiço de guardaseʁˈvisu dʒi ˈɡwarda
Bengaliপ্রহরার দায়িত্বprohorār dāẏittō
Teluguగార్డు డ్యూటీgāruḍ ḍyūṭī
Tamilகாவல் பணிகள்kāval paṇikaḷ
Kannadaಗಾರ್ಡ್ ಡ್ಯೂಟಿgārd ḍyūṭi
Marathiरक्षक कर्तव्यrakṣak kartavya
Gujaratiરક્ષણ ડ્યૂટીrakṣaṇ ḍyūṭī
Punjabiਰਾਖੀ ਡਿਊਟੀrākhī ḍyūṭī

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English: /ɡɑːd ˈdjuːti/

In American English: /ɡɑrd ˈduːti/

Historical Usage

The concept of guard duty dates back to ancient civilizations, where soldiers and watchmen protected cities, palaces, and military bases from external threats.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, guard duty is seen as a highly disciplined responsibility, particularly in the military and law enforcement sectors.

More Information

Guard duty often involves rotating shifts, strategic positioning, and training in surveillance and crisis response to ensure maximum security effectiveness.

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