CEFR B1

bodyguard

noun

Meaning

A person who protects someone, especially a public figure, from attack or harm.

Examples

The politician always had a bodyguard nearby.
Her bodyguard stepped in front of her when the crowd surged.

Synonyms: guard, protector, attendant, security detail

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bodyguard (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒdɪɡɑːrd/

Definition

A person who protects someone, especially a public figure, from attack or harm.

Examples

The politician always had a bodyguard nearby.
Her bodyguard stepped in front of her when the crowd surged.
He hired a bodyguard for his trip to the dangerous city.

How to Use bodyguard

bodyguard for (prepositional phrase): To indicate who is being protected. — "The celebrity's bodyguard for the event was highly trained."
act as bodyguard (collocation): To perform the duties of a bodyguard. — "He will act as bodyguard to the CEO during the conference."

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