CEFR B1

caretaker

noun

Meaning

A person employed to provide a service for the public in relation to a particular place, or to look after a building or property.

Examples

The caretaker was responsible for cleaning the school after hours.
He worked as a caretaker at the old theater, keeping it in good condition.

Synonyms: custodian, janitor, guardian, steward

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caretaker (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛərˌteɪkər/

Definition

A person employed to provide a service for the public in relation to a particular place, or to look after a building or property.

Examples

The caretaker was responsible for cleaning the school after hours.
He worked as a caretaker at the old theater, keeping it in good condition.
She hired a caretaker to look after her pets while she was away.

How to Use caretaker

caretaker of (prepositional phrase): Someone who looks after a specific place or property. — "He was the caretaker of the historic lighthouse for over twenty years."

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