chaperone

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noun

chap·er·one ˈsha-pə-ˌrōn How to pronounce chaperone (audio)

variants or less commonly chaperon

: a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety sense 2) accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company

: an older person who accompanies young people at a social gathering to ensure proper behavior

broadly : one delegated to ensure proper behavior

I was a chaperone on one of my son's class trips.

: any of a class of proteins (such as heat shock proteins) that facilitate the proper folding of proteins by binding to and stabilizing unfolded or partially folded proteins

called also molecular chaperone

Example Sentences

Noun I was a chaperone on one of my son's school trips. Verb Two parents chaperoned the children. My mom always chaperoned the school dances.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Sowa also didn’t have a chaperone for the appointment with that female patient.

Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 McKillip peruses the fairgrounds with a different chaperone each day.

Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2022 Women are also banned from traveling long distances (more than 45 miles) without a male chaperone.

Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Women are also being discouraged from working, and told to wear all-encompassing outfits and not leave home without a male chaperone.

Henry Austin, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 New rules also forbid women from traveling long distances without a male chaperone.

Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Days after a string of fights at Knott’s Berry Farm, the theme park is requiring that all visitors 17 and younger be accompanied by an adult chaperone on Fridays and Saturdays.

Felicia Alvarez, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 Wendell said the safety plan also will include a chaperone and separate accommodations for Hazdic.

Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022 All Right, known for hosting indie upstarts like Porches and Wet Leg, one could be forgiven for thinking Donziger, dressed in a shirt and blazer, was somebody’s chaperone.

P.j. Mccormick, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2022

Verb

The field trip has happened for a decade, but went largely unnoticed until this week, when Leonardi posted photos on social media saying she was honored to chaperone it.

Scott Travis, sun-sentinel.com, 29 Oct. 2021 Some people would rather chaperone the Zombie Prom than ask for a bump in pay.

Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2019 Attendees must be 22 or younger, although parents may chaperone their teens.

Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2019 King was prepared to chaperone the trip and carry her daughter the whole way, but someone reached out with a suggestion.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 24 Sep. 2019 Students came to us and asked us to chaperone them to Europe for six weeks.

orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2019 Fleury Drive resident Cameron Drew expressed concerns about how well Black might be able to chaperone a group of teenagers.

Annie Gentile, courant.com, 19 July 2019 Tena’s older sister, who lives near Sacramento, would drive two-and-a-half hours south to Salinas to pick her up, take her to the meetings, then chaperone her home again—eight hours of driving each time.

Lauren Smiley, The Atlantic, 23 May 2018 Through this program, volunteers can chaperone a trip and lead a small group of students through exhibits.

Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, 2 Aug. 2017 See More

单词	chaperone
释义	chaperone 1 of 2 noun chap·er·one ˈsha-pə-ˌrōn variants or less commonly chaperon 1 : a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety sense 2) accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company 2 : an older person who accompanies young people at a social gathering to ensure proper behavior broadly : one delegated to ensure proper behavior I was a chaperone on one of my son's class trips. 3 : any of a class of proteins (such as heat shock proteins) that facilitate the proper folding of proteins by binding to and stabilizing unfolded or partially folded proteins called also molecular chaperone chaperone 2 of 2 verb variants or less commonly chaperon chaperoned; chaperoning transitive verb 1 : escort 2 : to act as chaperone to or for chaperone a dance chaperoning teenagers intransitive verb : to act as a chaperone Two parents chaperoned at the school dance. chaperonage ˈsha-pə-ˌrō-nij noun Synonyms Verb accompany attend companion company convoy escort see squire See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun I was a chaperone on one of my son's school trips. Verb Two parents chaperoned the children. My mom always chaperoned the school dances. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Sowa also didn’t have a chaperone for the appointment with that female patient. Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 McKillip peruses the fairgrounds with a different chaperone each day. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2022 Women are also banned from traveling long distances (more than 45 miles) without a male chaperone. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Women are also being discouraged from working, and told to wear all-encompassing outfits and not leave home without a male chaperone. Henry Austin, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 New rules also forbid women from traveling long distances without a male chaperone. Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Days after a string of fights at Knott’s Berry Farm, the theme park is requiring that all visitors 17 and younger be accompanied by an adult chaperone on Fridays and Saturdays. Felicia Alvarez, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 Wendell said the safety plan also will include a chaperone and separate accommodations for Hazdic. Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022 All Right, known for hosting indie upstarts like Porches and Wet Leg, one could be forgiven for thinking Donziger, dressed in a shirt and blazer, was somebody’s chaperone. P.j. Mccormick, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2022 Verb The field trip has happened for a decade, but went largely unnoticed until this week, when Leonardi posted photos on social media saying she was honored to chaperone it. Scott Travis, sun-sentinel.com, 29 Oct. 2021 Some people would rather chaperone the Zombie Prom than ask for a bump in pay. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2019 Attendees must be 22 or younger, although parents may chaperone their teens. Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2019 King was prepared to chaperone the trip and carry her daughter the whole way, but someone reached out with a suggestion. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 24 Sep. 2019 Students came to us and asked us to chaperone them to Europe for six weeks. orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2019 Fleury Drive resident Cameron Drew expressed concerns about how well Black might be able to chaperone a group of teenagers. Annie Gentile, courant.com, 19 July 2019 Tena’s older sister, who lives near Sacramento, would drive two-and-a-half hours south to Salinas to pick her up, take her to the meetings, then chaperone her home again—eight hours of driving each time. Lauren Smiley, The Atlantic, 23 May 2018 Through this program, volunteers can chaperone a trip and lead a small group of students through exhibits. Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, 2 Aug. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb French chaperon, literally, hood, from Middle French, head covering, from chape First Known Use Noun 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1802, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing chaperone molecular chaperone molecular chaperone Kids Definition chaperone 1 of 2 noun chap·er·one variants or chaperon ˈsha-pə-ˌrōn : a person who goes with and is responsible for a group of young people chaperone 2 of 2 verb variants or chaperon chaperoned; chaperoning : to go with and supervise a group of young people : act as a chaperone Several parents chaperoned the school dance. Medical Definition chaperone noun chap·er·one ˈshap-ə-ˌrōn variants or chaperone protein : any of a class of proteins (such as heat shock proteins and chaperonins) that facilitate the proper folding of proteins by binding to and stabilizing unfolded or partially folded proteins As the proteins are produced, molecules called chaperones fold them into the three-dimensional form they are supposed to take. Andres M. Lozano et al., Scientific American, called also molecular chaperone chaperone 1 of 2 verb variants or chaperon as in to accompany to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accompany escort companion attend convoy company squire bring see guard guide usher walk protect consort associate conduct defend lead pilot steer tag tail team (up) tag along pal (around) shadow follow hover (over) hang (around) Antonyms & Near Antonyms abandon ditch dump forsake desert chaperone 2 of 2 noun variants or chaperon 1 as in escort Synonyms & Similar Words escort guide attendant squire companion sidekick guard pilot leader conductor convoy honor guard courier shadow outrider 2 as in teacher Synonyms & Similar Words teacher sponsor mentor coach guarantor benefactor patron advocate underwriter surety supporter champion cosignatory cosponsor backer cosigner angel
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