buddysystem
nounUK /ˈbʌdi ˌsɪstəm/
US /ˈbʌdi ˌsɪstəm/
A buddy system is when two people stay together to keep each other safe.
The teacher set up a buddy system so no child would walk to the pool alone.
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2. A rule in which people always work or travel in pairs.
Hikers on the trail follow a buddy system to avoid getting lost.
3. A workplace practice where a new person is paired with an experienced worker.
New hires go through a buddy system during their first week.
4. A program that pairs volunteers to support each other.
The charity uses a buddy system to help newcomers settle in.