Rear-guard

Translation of "rear-guard" into Russian

Noun

rear-guard

rear-guards pl

Military term; also used figuratively

Военный термин; также переносное значение

The rear-guard held the narrow pass while the main force withdrew.

Арьергард удерживал узкий проход, пока основные силы отходили.

Additional translations

тыловой отряд

Менее формальный описательный вариант

Adjective

rear-guard

Used attributively to describe defensive or delaying actions

They mounted a rear-guard action to slow the takeover bid.

Они предприняли арьергардные действия, чтобы замедлить попытку поглощения.

Additional translations

В контексте действий, направленных на задержку противника или изменений

Noun

A detachment of troops posted at the rear of a main body, especially to protect it during retreat or advance.

The rear-guard held the narrow pass while the main force withdrew.

Figuratively, the segment of a group that resists change and clings to traditional ideas.

The educational reforms were opposed by a vocal rear-guard of conservative professors.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a rear guard; undertaken defensively to delay or prevent an enemy or unwanted change.

They mounted a rear-guard action to slow the takeover bid.