英和和英

defend oneself

to protect oneself from harm―defend oneself against attack

to physically defend oneself

fortify oneself

maintain oneself

self-protection

self-protection―self-preservation

keep safe

a way of protecting oneself

guardianship over

to give protection

take into custody

keep guard

to place a person under an escort

to protect and defend

to defend oneself using one's own resources and strength

to keep guard

to restrain oneself

to defend oneself―preserve oneself

stand up for

to observe moderation―keep within bounds

be on one's guard

secure against

keep your guard up

to stand guard

Give bond

to guard

a protegee

a protective duty

to do a good job in something