noun
chaperoning
noun
1
The act of supervising or accompanying someone, especially a young person or group, at an event or outing to make sure things stay safe and appropriate.
"She spent Saturday chaperoning the school trip to the science museum."
"Chaperoning teenagers at a dance means a lot of standing near the punch bowl."
How to Use Chaperoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking after and keeping an eye on someone (often kids or teens) during an outing or event.
Common pairings
chaperoning a trip
chaperoning duties
volunteer for chaperoning
Word Forms
chaperonings plural
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She spent Saturday _____ the school trip to the science museum.