chaperone

[US]/'ʃæpərəʊn/
[UK]/'ʃæpəron/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. companion supervisor; older female companion;

Example Sentences

Interleukin-6 ;Carbon ion ;Molecular Chaperones ;

Kalia recently completed his doctoral degree working with Lozano.His research focused on the role of chaperone molecules in Parkinson's.

The school dance requires each group of students to have a chaperone.

The chaperone made sure the students behaved appropriately during the field trip.

Parents often volunteer to chaperone school events.

The chaperone accompanied the children on the amusement park rides.

The company hired a chaperone to ensure the safety of the employees on the business trip.

The chaperone escorted the group of tourists around the museum.

The chaperone intervened when the argument between the students escalated.

The chaperone provided guidance and support to the new employees during the orientation program.

The chaperone ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the experiment in the lab.

The chaperone was responsible for overseeing the students' behavior at the sleepover.

Real-world Examples

I didn't " Take" her; she was a chaperone.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

What if I get a chaperone that my parents approve of?

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

In contrast, mothers of the closely related chimpanzees don't chaperone their sons.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2020 Compilation

So before we wrap up here, we still need some chaperones for the junior prom.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Last chance. You can still come chaperone.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

Well, you know, they need chaperones.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Yeah. So they might go around without a chaperone.

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

How did we get roped into this chaperone thing?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Watch out, hope the chaperones don't catch us.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

I don't suppose you've thought of a chaperone?

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

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