warden

/'wɔ:dn/

Thân thiện

The warden walks through the prison yard during an inspection.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person responsible for the supervision and administration of a particular place or institution: A warden is an official who oversees and manages a specific, often restricted, area or facility, ensuring its rules and safety are maintained.
   • The chief official in charge of a prison: In a correctional context, a warden is the senior administrator responsible for the overall operation and security of a prison or jail.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The prison warden implemented new security protocols.
  • The game warden patrols the forest to protect wildlife from poachers.
  • The college warden is responsible for student discipline in the halls of residence.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as warden": To perform the duties of a supervisor or guardian.
  • During the emergency, she had to act as warden for the shelter.
• "Warden of the peace": (Archaic) A term historically used for a peace officer or magistrate.

Variants and Related Words

• Wardenship (n): The office, position, or term of service of a warden.
  • His wardenship was marked by significant reforms.
• Game warden (n): An officer who enforces laws protecting wildlife and regulating hunting and fishing.
• Church warden (n): A lay officer in a parish church, often with administrative duties.

Synonyms

• Superintendent: A person who manages or supervises an organization or activity.
• Custodian: A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.
• Guardian: A defender, protector, or keeper.

Related Phrases

• Traffic warden: (Chiefly British) An official who patrols streets to ensure parking regulations are obeyed.
  • The traffic warden issued a parking ticket.
• Air-raid warden: (Historical) A person responsible for enforcing blackout regulations and guiding people to shelters during air raids in wartime.

Related Idioms

• "Like a warden": Behaving with strict authority and vigilance.
  • He watched over the equipment like a warden, allowing no one to touch it.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the chief official in charge of a prison