Definitions for CARETAKER
ˈkɛərˌteɪ kərcare·tak·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caretakernoun

   a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

2. caretakernoun

   an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily

   "he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. caretakernoun

   Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.

2. caretakernoun

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

3. caretakeradjective

   Temporary, on a short term basis.

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

4. Etymology: From care + taker.

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1. caretaker

   A caretaker is a person who is responsible for providing maintenance or care for someone or something, such as a child, elderly person, building, or property. Their duties may include cleaning, gardening, repairs, as well as physical and emotional support or supervision.

Matched Categories

1. • Custodian
   • Official

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce CARETAKER?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say CARETAKER in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CARETAKER in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CARETAKER in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of CARETAKER in a Sentence

1. Susan Lucci:

   I've had the opportunity to say to women, give yourself permission to take care of yourself, you are the caretaker for everyone around you, and if you're not well, they're not going to get taken care of either. So be guilt-free, put yourself on that to-do list. Your wellbeing is great for you, and it's great for everyone you love, who loves you.

2. Linda Howell:

   We had a little episode wherethe caretaker broke down crying to my husband about how awful it was that she was having to spend her life taking care of Peggy.

3. Hamdullah Mohib:

   The perception in Afghanistan and people in government think that perhaps, perhaps all this talk is to create a caretaker government of which he will then become the viceroy.

4. Medecins Sans Frontieres:

   The gates of the hospital compound were closed all night so no one that is not staff, a patient or a caretaker was inside the hospital when the bombing happened.

5. Ryan Coogler:

   After his family released their statement, I realized that he was living with his illness the entire time I knew him. Because he was a caretaker, a leader, and a man of faith, dignity and pride, heshielded his collaborators from his suffering, he lived a beautiful life. And he made great art. Day after day, year after year. That was who he was. He was an epic firework display. I will tell stories about being there for some of the brilliant sparks till the end of my days. What an incredible mark hes left for us.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CARETAKER
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caretaker
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=CARETAKER