caretakev.
/ˈkɛːteɪk/, U.S. /ˈkɛrˌteɪk/ transitive. To take charge of, watch over, and keep in order (a house, estate, business premises, etc.) in the absence of the owner or customary occupants. Also absol.
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the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > care, protection, or charge > care or protect [verb (intransitive)] > have care or custody of building
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the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > care, protection, or charge > care for, protect, or have charge of [verb (transitive)] > have care or custody of building
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1893 Cornhill Mag. Nov. 507 Martha caretakes a decrepit City warehouse.
1904 Daily Chron. 14 Apr. 9/5 (advt.) Housekeeper (Working): reliable; occasionally to caretake.
1921 Glasgow Herald 6 Aug. 6 They have to be electrical and mechanical engineers, and to ‘care-take’ the whole establishment, as well as to operate.
1960 H. Pinter Caretaker iii. 81 I'll keep an eye on the place for you.., I'll caretake for you.
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