body-guard

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person or group of people employed to protect an individual: A "body-guard" is a security professional or team assigned to ensure the safety of a person, typically a public figure, celebrity, or dignitary.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The president's body-guard was always close by during public appearances. (The security personnel protecting the president.)
    • She hired a personal body-guard after receiving threats. (A single security professional for protection.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to act as a body-guard": to perform the role of protecting someone.

    • He volunteered to act as a body-guard for the visiting diplomat. (He served as the protector.)

  • "close protection body-guard": a specialized type of body-guard trained for high-risk situations.

    • The celebrity employed a close protection body-guard for the tour. (A highly trained security professional.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Bodyguard (n): a common alternative spelling of "body-guard," often used in modern English.

    • The bodyguard escorted the actress to her car. (The security person.)

  • Bodyguarding (n): the profession or act of being a body-guard.

    • Bodyguarding requires physical fitness and vigilance. (The job of protecting.)
Synonyms
  • Protector: someone who defends or keeps safe.
  • Guard: a person who watches over or protects.
  • Security personnel: individuals employed to ensure safety.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Guard against: to protect someone or something from harm.
    • The body-guard must guard against any potential threats. (Protect from danger.)
Related Idioms

  • Keep someone under guard: to maintain constant protection over someone.

    • The VIP was kept under guard throughout the event. (Protected by security.)

  • Shadow someone: to follow closely as a form of protection.

    • The body-guard shadowed the politician everywhere. (Followed to ensure safety.)