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Meaning of caretaker

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

caretaker

Pronunciation:/ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə//ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

    Synonyms:conciergejanitor

  2. Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Temporary, on a short term basis.

    Example: Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.

    Synonyms:interim
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caretaker

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