/fɔːrt/
fort
BrE /fɔːt/
NAmE /fɔːrt/
a building or buildings built in order to defend an area against attack
(NAmE)
a place where soldiers live and have their training
Fort Drum
hold the ˈfort(BrE) (NAmE hold down the ˈfort)
(informal)
to have the responsibility for sth or care of sb while other people are away or out
Why not have a day off? I’ll hold the fort for you.