custodial (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kʌˈstoʊdiəl/
Definition
Relating to the role of a custodian, who is responsible for maintaining and protecting a building or property, including cleaning, security, and minor repairs.
Examples
The school hired new custodial staff to improve the cleanliness of the classrooms.
Custodial services are essential for keeping large public spaces safe and presentable.
He worked in a custodial position at the university for many years.
How to Use custodial
- custodial care (collocation)
- The act of looking after and protecting someone or something. — "The nursing home offers comprehensive custodial care."
- custodial parent (collocation)
- The parent who has the primary responsibility for a child after a divorce or separation. — "In many cases, the custodial parent receives child support."
- custodial responsibility (collocation)
- The duty or obligation to take care of something or someone. — "The museum has custodial responsibility for priceless artifacts."
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