guard station
[/ɡɑːrd ˈsteɪʃən/]
nounpl: guard stations
posto de guarda
1. A fixed location or booth where security personnel are stationed to monitor, control access, or provide protection
The guard station at the entrance of the building checks all visitors.
O posto de guarda na entrada do prédio verifica todos os visitantes.
2. A military outpost or checkpoint maintained by armed personnel for defensive or surveillance purposes
Soldiers patrolled regularly from the guard station near the border.
Os soldados patrulhavam regularmente a partir do posto de guarda perto da fronteira.
3. A designated area where security officers monitor security systems and handle emergency situations
The security team monitored the cameras from the central guard station.
A equipe de segurança monitorava as câmeras do posto de guarda central.
Guard stations are common at the entrances of residential buildings (condomínios) in Brazil, where security personnel control access. In the US, they are typical at military bases, airports, and corporate facilities. The concept reflects different security standards between countries, with Brazilian residential compounds often featuring prominent guard stations as a standard feature.
NYC Slang
checkpoint or shack (informal for guard booth)
Related Idioms & Phrases
man the guard station (to staff or operate a guard station)
stationed at the guard station (to be assigned to work at a particular security post)
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