stand sentinel

/stænd ˈsɛntɪnəl/
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Other forms: stood sentinel; standing sentinel; stands sentinel

Definitions of stand sentinel
  1. verb
    watch over so as to protect
    “We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves”
    synonyms: keep guard, stand guard, stand watch
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    type of:
    guard
    keep watch over
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