26984 words

housekeeping

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
the management of a home and the work that needs to be done in it, such as cleaning :

Examples:

She had a relaxed attitude to housekeeping.
2
the department of a hotel that is responsible for cleaning guest's bedrooms:

Examples:

the Ritz-Carlton's head of housekeeping
3
the money used for buying food and other things necessary for living in a house:

Examples:

My grandfather used to give my grandmother housekeeping each week.
4
used to refer to tasks that need to be done as a regular part of your work but are not the main purpose of your work:

Examples:

The teachers' meeting deals mostly with housekeeping issues such as lunchtime supervision duties.
5
the activity of taking care of a house, esp. by cleaning it:

Examples:

She does some light housekeeping for us.
6
the work involved in looking after a house or a hotel, for example the cleaning:

Examples:

The owners were forced to handle the housekeeping, cooking, and day-to-day operations themselves.
7
jobs that are done regularly to keep a computer or office system working effectively:

Examples:

Basic computer housekeeping tips include instructions on how to correctly shut down your machine.
8
money used for buying food and other things necessary for living in a house:

Examples:

a housekeeping allowance

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