Meaning of “chaperone” in the English Dictionary

› (especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:

› a female nurse who is in the same room when a female patient is examined by a male doctor, or a police officer who protects a person injured by a criminal when they are in public

› US an older person who is present at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour:

› an adult who takes care of child actors when they are working:

› (especially in the past) to stay with and take care of a young woman who is not married when she is in public:

› US to be present as an adult at a social event for young people to encourage correct behaviour: