Man the fort In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "man the fort", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-01 09:03

Meaning of Man the fort

Man the fort informal verb phrase

To mind or take care of a place or a situation when one is absent

I arranged with the neighbors about manning the fort at home.

Will you man the fort in the shop while I go out for lunch?

Who will man the fort in the hall when I get out to buy food and drink?

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Grammar and Usage of Man the fort

Verb Forms

  • manned the fort
  • manning the fort
  • mans the forrt
  • to man the fort

The verb "man" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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