Chaperoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaperoned
[ ˈʃæpəroʊnd ]
accompanied supervision
Chaperoned refers to the act of accompanying someone, usually a younger person or a group, providing supervision and guidance. It often entails being responsible for their safety and well-being during an outing or event. Chaperones are commonly found at school excursions, dances, and various activities that involve minors. The primary purpose of chaperoning is to ensure that the participants adhere to rules and behave appropriately. This term is particularly relevant in educational and social contexts.
Synonyms
accompanied, guided, supervised.
Examples of usage
- The teacher chaperoned the students on the field trip.
- She was chaperoned by her parents at the dance.
- They always chaperone their kids when they go out with friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaperoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acompanhado
🇮🇳 साथ में
🇩🇪 begleitet
🇮🇩 ditemani
🇺🇦 супроводжений
🇵🇱 towarzyszony
🇯🇵 付き添われた
🇫🇷 accompagné
🇪🇸 acompañado
🇹🇷 eşlik edilen
🇰🇷 동행한
🇸🇦 مرافق
🇨🇿 doprovázený
🇸🇰 sprievádzaný
🇨🇳 陪伴的
🇸🇮 spremljan
🇮🇸 fylgt
🇰🇿 құтқарылған
🇬🇪 დამხმარე
🇦🇿 yoldaşlıq edən
🇲🇽 acompañado
Etymology
The word 'chaperone' originated from the French term 'chaperon,' which means 'a hood' or 'a little cap.' In the 16th century, it evolved to refer to a person who would supervise or accompany a younger individual to provide protection and guidance, often in social settings. The concept of chaperoning became especially important in societal norms where young women, in particular, needed to be escorted to maintain propriety and honor. Over the years, the usage of the term expanded to encompass various contexts where supervision is involved, including schools, dances, and events. The verb form 'chaperoned' developed as the practice of accompanying someone has continued in modern society, reflecting ongoing concerns for safety and proper conduct.