caretaker
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈkɛrˌteɪkər/
- Formal
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interino
- He's sort of the caretaker around here.
- caretaker role
- caretaker government
- caretaker abuse
People are by and large, apparently willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt, see him as an unthreatening caretaker providing things are OK.
- People are by and large, apparently willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt, see him as an unthreatening caretaker providing things are OK.
- I get a text from a mate saying the guy that brought in is your assistant is now caretaker manager.
Examples
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The caretaker said a girl killed herself right here.
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- Are you the caretaker? - Yes.
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- How long have you been caretaker here?
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I all of a sudden became the sole caretaker, the sole breadwinner.
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I'm actually the caretaker.
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You, Sally, as the new high priestess of the Badon will be their caretaker.
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Henry and Martha Eder were the permanent caretakers of the estate and lived here year-round.
Fiction book (2002) -
The school appointed a caretaker to manage the facilities until a new principal is hired.
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As the caretaker of the community center, she ensured everything was in order for the upcoming events.
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During the election period, they selected a caretaker government to oversee the transition of power.
Synonyms
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6.6
An official who stays in office after their term ends until a new official starts
Antonyms
How Official
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Caretaker comes from the simple parts care and taker, so it literally means someone who 'takes care' of something. A helpful way to remember the first sense is to think of a person who looks after a job or position for a short time until a permanent person is chosen.