buddy system
Americannoun
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(in swimming and scuba diving) the practice of pairing swimmers, each being responsible for the other's safety.
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any arrangement whereby two or more persons, teams, etc., watch out for each other, as with mountain climbers.
Etymology
Origin of buddy system
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The buddy system can sometimes be more effective for folks who are accustomed to pushing themselves physically at work.
From Slate • Aug. 27, 2024
Zabow suggested using a buddy system in which friends monitor one another for symptoms of heat exhaustion, including heavy sweating, dizziness, and nausea, and leave early to get help if needed.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023
Critically, she discovered that another polymerase, called polymerase delta, uses a buddy system with polymerase theta to assist it in this repair pathway.
From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2023
The park recommends swimmers and boaters use the buddy system and wear life jackets.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023
Jerry had decided to use a buddy system inside the building, and he began deciding who would be paired with whom.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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