work or study alongside a group; attendant
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to work or study alongside a group; to tag along with a team
Used when joining an existing group to participate in their activities, such as labor or studying, often as a temporary or observational participant.
It's his first day; he'll work alongside the team for a few days to get familiar.
The intern doctors are studying alongside the medical team in the ward.
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She's not a formal employee; she's just here to sit in on the classes.
noun
attendant; lackey; servant for an official
archaicA historical term referring to a servant or attendant who followed an official, performing errands and providing service. The diminutive form "跟班儿的" is also used. This sense is archaic.
The master always brings two attendants when he goes out.
He's just a lackey; he can't make any decisions.
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Attendants of Qing dynasty officials were responsible for holding umbrellas and carrying things.