helicoptering

[US]/[ˈhelɪkɒptərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhɛlɪkɒptərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To fly in a helicopter.; To hover over a place in a helicopter.; To assist someone excessively, especially a child, preventing them from experiencing challenges or learning from their mistakes.

Phrases & Collocations

helicoptering around

helicoptering in

helicoptering over

helicoptering rescue

helicoptering mission

helicoptering pilot

helicoptering noise

helicoptering swiftly

helicoptering cautiously

helicoptering operations

Example Sentences

the parents were accused of helicoptering their child through college.

we need to stop helicoptering around and let him learn from his mistakes.

her helicoptering style was exhausting for everyone involved.

he resented his mother's constant helicoptering over his career choices.

the school discouraged helicoptering parents at school events.

it's important to avoid helicoptering your children and foster independence.

she realized she'd been helicoptering her son too much.

the teacher warned against helicoptering to solve every problem for the students.

helicoptering can stifle a child's ability to develop problem-solving skills.

we want to encourage self-reliance, not helicoptering our kids.

the coach noticed the parents helicoptering onto the field after the game.

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