A.watch beside, guard closely, of soldiers in garrison, χώραν, πόλιν, Plb.4.3.7, etc. (Med., Id.5.92.8) : metaph., “π. τὴν ἐλευθερίαν” Id.2.58.2 ; τισὶ τὸ ἀνεπηρέαστον protect, maintain their immunity, POxy.1106.4 (vi A.D.) : abs., to be on guard, Plu. Galb.20.
2. watch, observe narrowly, “τὸ τῆς νεὼς . . ἀεὶ ξυμφέρον” Pl.Plt.297a ; τὸν φαῦλον παραφυλάττειν δεῖ, μή . . Democr.87 ; π. ἀλλήλους, ἐὰν. . X.Lac.4.4 ; καιρὸν π. ἐν ᾧ . . watch for a time at which. . , Plu.2.775e ; ἀπ᾽ ὀφθαλμοῦ π. [τινά] keep one in sight, of a dog following and watching a person, ib.969f.
3. watch so as to secure, “π.[τινὰς] ὥστε εἶναι φίλους” Pl.Lg.628a ; π. αὑτόν, μὴ . . to be on one's guard, lest . . , Plu.2.418d :—Med., to be on one's guard, Arist.Pr.951a18 ; π. τι stand on one's guard against, Plb.16.14.10.