Definition of "housekeeping" in English

noun

1. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.

2. Any general tasks that involve preparation.

   • The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing.

3. Announcements that must be made before a show or event can begin.

   • Thank you all for coming! Just some quick housekeeping before we get underway, the emergency exits are to your left...

4. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.