steward
/ˈstuːərd/
noun
- A person who manages or takes care of something, especially property, finances, or resources for someone else.
- The company's financial steward carefully reviewed every budget request.
- The steward of the estate made sure all the farms were running smoothly.
- As a steward of the environment, she organized weekly beach cleanups.
- A person who serves passengers on a ship, airplane, or train, attending to their needs.
- On the cruise ship, our steward always had a friendly smile and fresh towels.
- The steward brought me a blanket and a cup of tea during the flight.
- The train steward announced that the dining car would open in ten minutes.
- A person who organizes and oversees an event, race, or competition, ensuring rules are followed.
- The race steward checked that all runners had their numbers pinned on correctly.
- The festival steward directed volunteers to their assigned stations.
- At the chess tournament, the steward made sure no one received outside help.
verb
- To manage, take care of, or be responsible for something, especially resources or property.
- Our team stewards the company's data with strict privacy rules.
- He stewards his family's land, planting trees for future generations.
- She stewards the community garden, making sure everyone gets a fair share of vegetables.
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