steward

/ˈstuːərd/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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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