caretaker

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/
• (British) IPA: /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/

Noun

caretaker (plural caretakers)

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

   Synonyms: concierge, janitor

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

Translations

• French: concierge, gardien, gardienne
• German: Hausmeister
• Italian: portinaio, caposcala
• Russian: смотри́тель
• Spanish: conserje, portero

Translations

• French: gardien, gardienne
• German: Pfleger, Pflegerin
• Italian: badante
• Russian: сиде́лка

Adjective

caretaker (not comparable)

1. (chiefly, UK) Temporary, on a short term basis.

   Synonyms: interim

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

Translations

• French: gardien

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