Caretaker
/ˈkɛərˌteɪkər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person employed to look after a building or property.
The caretaker locked the school gates each evening.
- (n.) An individual temporarily managing a position or office until a permanent holder is appointed.
He was appointed as the caretaker manager during the transition period.
Forms
- caretakers
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'caretaker' often implies temporary or supervisory responsibility rather than ownership.
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