A grandfather clause, also known as grandfather policy, grandfathering, or being grandfathered in, is a provision in which an old rule continues to apply to some existing situations while a new …

The meaning of GRANDFATHER is the father of one's father or mother. How to use grandfather in a sentence.

It's, you know, passed down from their grandmother or grandfather that you - it is your obligation to bring people up with you.

Definition of grandfather noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

grandfather (ˈɡrænˌfɑːðə; ˈɡrænd-) n 1. the father of one's father or mother 2. (often plural) a male ancestor

Dec 7, 2025 · grandfather (third-person singular simple present grandfathers, present participle grandfathering, simple past and past participle grandfathered) (transitive) To be, or act as, a …

Grandfather definition: The father of one's mother or father.

GRANDFATHER definition: the father of one's father or mother. See examples of grandfather used in a sentence.

grandfather meaning: the father of your mother or father. Learn more.

GRANDFATHER definition: the father of your mother or father. Learn more.