Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caretake

verb
/ˈkɛərˌteɪk/
Definition
To act as a caretaker or to look after something or someone.
Examples
  • She was asked to caretaking the house while the owners were on vacation.
  • The community will caretaking the park during the summer months.
Meaning
Caretake refers to the responsibility of caring for or managing a property, an object, or a person, usually in the absence of the owner or the primary caretaker.
Synonyms
  • manage
  • supervise
  • oversee
  • look after