Chaperoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaperoning

 

[ หˆสƒรฆpษ™roสŠnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supervision activity

Chaperoning is the act of overseeing and accompanying individuals, often in a social setting, such as a school event, dance, or field trip. The purpose of chaperoning is to ensure safety, provide guidance, and maintain order among the group being supervised. Chaperones are typically adults who are responsible for the welfare of the participants, especially minors. This role may involve coordinating activities, enforcing rules, and ensuring that all attendees behave appropriately.

Synonyms

monitoring, overseeing, supervising.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was chaperoning the students on the field trip.
  • Parents often volunteer for chaperoning school dances.
  • She spent the evening chaperoning her younger siblings at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaperoning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acompanhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฅ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Begleitung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengawasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟั€ะพะฒะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ towarzyszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป˜ใๆทปใ†ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accompagnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acompaรฑamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท refakat etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๋ฐ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงูู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doprovod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprievodcovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ชไผด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spodbuditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fylgd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะฟั€ะพะฒะพะดะถะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™lษ™dรงilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acompaรฑamiento

Etymology

The term 'chaperon' originated from the Old French word 'chaperon', meaning 'hood' or 'little cap', which referred to a cap worn over the head. The word initially described a head covering that was typical in medieval times. By the late 19th century, the term evolved in English to refer to a person who accompanies and guides someone else, particularly in social settings where protection and supervision are essential. The modern use of 'chaperoning' in various contexts, such as events involving minors, derives from this historical idea of providing safety and oversight. Over the years, the role of a chaperone became important in contexts such as school trips, parties, and dances, where it is crucial to ensure the appropriate behavior and safety of participants.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,111, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.