sentinel (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɪnəl/
Definition
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Examples
The sentinel was ordered to stay at his post all night.
A single sentinel stood at the gate, his rifle ready.
The ancient ruins were guarded by a silent sentinel.
How to Use sentinel
- stand sentinel (collocation)
- To be positioned as a guard or watcher. — "The soldiers stood sentinel through the long, cold night."
- act as a sentinel (collocation)
- To function as a guard or monitor. — "This early warning system acts as a sentinel against potential threats."
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