Guard
Operate
Operate verb - To look after and make decisions about.
Usage example: it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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When he was finally restrained he refused to pay for the damages (or co-operate in the slightest), persistently mocked the security guard and eventually attacked the guy with a stapler.
Source: Metaphorically True - Neck Snap: Bond grabs a prison guard on the Union's payroll who refuses to co-operate and threaten to twist his neck around unless he spills the beans on them.
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Law enforcement, personnel transport, and guard duty was the Cutter's main role, since it didn't require a large crew to operate.
Source: Standard Sci-Fi Fleet
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