buddy system
noun
: an arrangement in which two individuals are paired (as for mutual safety in a hazardous situation)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Two women were talking about teaming up for the buddy system, worried about their safety even amid a throng of fellow runners. 
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Matveev’s suit was fine, but Russian Mission Control cut the spacewalk short since flight rules insist on the buddy system. Marcia Dunn, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 June 21, 2022 Wear a lifejacket, use the buddy system and be careful. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 The buddy system is especially beneficial for people with seizure disorders or other medical conditions that increase their risk of drowning. Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2022 The police department urged people gathering in social settings to use the buddy system, to be mindful that drinks are being served directly by a bartender or server, and to watch drinks at all times, including taking it to the restroom if needed. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 31 May 2022 The school quickly devised a buddy system where each new arrival from Ukraine could be paired with another student, who serves as an interpreter and helps with acclimation. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2022 Use the buddy system to ensure that no one leaves camp or travels to and from it alone. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 May 2019 Despite spending $300,000 on security and implementing a buddy system for workers to safely be outdoors, the division of the U.S. Geological Survey is looking to move. Sara Cline, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2022 See More
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Matveev’s suit was fine, but Russian Mission Control cut the spacewalk short since flight rules insist on the buddy system. Marcia Dunn, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 June 21, 2022 Wear a lifejacket, use the buddy system and be careful. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 The buddy system is especially beneficial for people with seizure disorders or other medical conditions that increase their risk of drowning. Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2022 The police department urged people gathering in social settings to use the buddy system, to be mindful that drinks are being served directly by a bartender or server, and to watch drinks at all times, including taking it to the restroom if needed. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 31 May 2022 The school quickly devised a buddy system where each new arrival from Ukraine could be paired with another student, who serves as an interpreter and helps with acclimation. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2022 Use the buddy system to ensure that no one leaves camp or travels to and from it alone. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 May 2019 Despite spending $300,000 on security and implementing a buddy system for workers to safely be outdoors, the division of the U.S. Geological Survey is looking to move. Sara Cline, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above