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security guard

security guard

Meaning of security guard

protects property

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British English/sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈɡɑːd/
American English/səˈkjʊrəti ˈɡɑrd/
Russian transcription[ɐˈxranʲɪk]
security guard
security guard - охранник
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security guard with Russian translation

security guard usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Охранник проверяет удостоверения у входа в здание.

The security guard checks IDs at the building entrance.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Охранник сопроводил посетителя в офис.

A security guard escorted the visitor to the office.

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security guard belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

security guardохранник
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

security guard synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between security guard / guard / watchman / night watchman / security staff / loss prevention officer

🇬🇧English
security guard

A general term for a person employed to protect property or people, often uniformed.

A2Very Often

The security guard checked everyone's bags at the entrance.

Охранник проверил сумки всех при входе.

🇬🇧English

A broader term that can mean someone who protects people, property or performs watch duties.

A2Very Often

A guard stood at the museum entrance.

У входа в музей стоял страж/охранник.

W
🇬🇧English
watchman

A person who watches over a building or property, especially during off-hours.

A2Often

The watchman made his rounds every night.

Сторож обходил территорию каждую ночь.

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🇬🇧English
night watchman

A person who watches over premises during the night; emphasizes night shift duty.

A2Rarely

The night watchman reported a broken window at dawn.

Ночной сторож сообщил о разбитом окне на рассвете.

S
🇬🇧English
security staff

A collective term for the team of people employed to provide security at a site.

A2Very Often

The security staff handled the evacuation calmly.

Сотрудники службы безопасности спокойно организовали эвакуацию.

L
🇬🇧English
loss prevention officer

A security role in retail focused on preventing theft and reducing inventory loss.

A2Often

The loss prevention officer reviewed footage of the suspicious shopper.

Сотрудник по предотвращению потерь просмотрел записи с подозрительным покупателем.

B
🇬🇧English
bouncer

A person who enforces order at club or bar entrances, often checking IDs and removing troublemakers.

A2Often

The bouncer refused entry to anyone under 21.

Вышибала не пускал никого моложе 21 года.

D
🇬🇧English
doorman

Someone who works at the entrance of a building (hotel, apartment) assisting guests and sometimes providing security.

A2Often

The doorman hailed a taxi for the guests.

Швейцар вызвал такси для гостей.

S
🇬🇧English
sentry

A guard posted to keep watch, often used in military or formal contexts; somewhat old-fashioned.

A2Rarely

A sentry stood at the gate through the night.

Часовой стоял у ворот всю ночь.

G
🇬🇧English
gatekeeper

Someone who controls access at an entrance; also used figuratively for someone who controls access to resources.

A2Rarely

The gatekeeper verified identities before allowing entry.

Привратник проверял личности перед допуском внутрь.

🇬🇧English

A hotel or residential building employee who assists residents/guests and may control access or provide information.

A2Often

The concierge arranged a limo for our departure.

Консьерж организовал лимузин на наш отъезд.

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How to pronounce security guard and what this word means

security guard translation: охранник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce security guard

/sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈɡɑːd/

security guard translation

охранник

security guard examples

The security guard checks IDs at the building entrance.

security guard transcription

/sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈɡɑːd/, /səˈkjʊrəti ˈɡɑrd/

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Questions about this word

security guard meaning: what does it mean?

protects property

security guard pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

security guard is pronounced as /sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈɡɑːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

security guard definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The security guard checks IDs at the building entrance. Translation: Охранник проверяет удостоверения у входа в здание.

Is security guard part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, security guard (охранник) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is security guard part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, security guard (охранник) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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