ward

Definition

  • noun: a section in a hospital for patients needing a particular kind of care
  • noun: the action or process of guarding
  • verb: to keep watch over
  • usually used with 'off'
  • synonyms: garrison, defender, protector

Examples

  • ('US') The boy was made a 'ward of the court'. = ('Brit') The boy was made a 'ward of court'.

  • She works in the cancer/maternity/psychiatric 'ward'.

  • I tried different remedies to 'ward off' a cold.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I'm backup. - No, you're a stowaway. The adults are talking. I'm sorry, I'm confused as to the relationship here. What is he, your ward? No. - I'm Peter, by the way. - Doctor Strange. Oh, you're using our made-up names. Um... (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War