chaperone meaning
chaperone :
guardian, escort
noun
▪ The teacher was a chaperone at the dance.
▪ The teacher was a guardian at the dance.
▪ A chaperone is needed for the trip.
▪ A guardian is needed for the trip.
paraphrasing
▪ escort – guardian
▪ protector – guardian
▪ supervisor – guardian
▪ minder – guardian
chaperone :
to accompany, to supervise
verb
▪ She chaperoned the students on the trip.
▪ She accompanied the students on the trip.
▪ Parents often chaperone school events.
▪ Parents often supervise school events.
paraphrasing
▪ escort – accompany
▪ supervise – oversee
▪ guide – lead
▪ accompany – go with
Pronunciation
chaperone [ˈʃæp.əˌroʊn]
The stress is on 'chap' and sounds like 'shap-uh-rohn'.
Common phrases and grammar about chaperone
chaperone - Common meaning
noun
guardian, escort
verb
to accompany, to supervise
Part of Speech Changes for "chaperone"
▪ chaperoning (verb) – accompanying or supervising
▪ chaperoned (verb) – accompanied or supervised
Common Expressions with "chaperone"
▪ act as a chaperone – serve as a guardian
▪ chaperone a dance – supervise a dance
▪ chaperone a trip – accompany on a trip
▪ chaperone students – look after students
Important examples of chaperone in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, chaperone often refers to someone who supervises or accompanies others.
Example of a confusing word: chauffeur (driver)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Chaperone is used as both a noun and a verb, often showing up in grammar questions to distinguish these uses.
chaperone
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
act as a chaperone
'serve as a guardian', used in contexts where supervision is needed.
play the chaperone
means 'to take on the role of a guardian', often used in social settings.
Differences between similar words and chaperone
chaperone
,
escort
differences
Chaperone is used to mean supervising or accompanying for protection, while escort often means accompanying for guidance or formality.
chaperone
,
supervise
differences
Chaperone implies a more personal or protective role, while supervise can be more general and formal.
Words with the same origin as chaperone
The origin of chaperone
The word chaperone comes from the French 'chaperon', meaning 'hood' or 'protector', evolving to mean someone who protects or supervises.
Word structure
The parts are: 'chape' (hood), 'ron' (noun), meaning 'protector'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
