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Chaperone

usgb/ˈʃæpərəʊn/Volume
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Age ContextPlay
Usually involves minors or young adults in events where supervision is expected. SlideHigh school proms often require students to have a chaperone.
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Safety ImplicationPlay
Implies the chaperone is there to ensure safety and proper conduct. SlideThe museum requires a chaperone for each group of students on field trips.
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Not a ParticipantPlay
A chaperone observes and supervises without being directly involved in the activities. SlideAs a chaperone at the dance, Ms. Adams watched from the sidelines.