stand guard/watch

phrase

: to stand in a position and guard or watch someone or something in order to look for possible danger, threats, etc.

A soldier stood guard by the door.

Examples of stand guard/watch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At SpaceX’s Starship facility in Texas, armed guards stand watch. — David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

The facility has faced growing scrutiny from immigration lawyers and advocates, who say children there have struggled to access adequate medical care and education in an environment where lights remain on around the clock and officers stand guard. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026

One person appeared to stand guard with a Glock handgun and an extended magazine, Washington Township Police said, while the other suspect smashed the back passenger window to get inside the car. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

The Greek soldiers stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square in Athens, as well as the Presidential Mansion. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026