babysit

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money.

   My daughter is babysitting for the neighbours tonight.

2. 2
   verb

   To watch over a person, thing, or process more closely than should be needed.

   He left me to babysit the new employee all afternoon.

Back-formation from babysitter.

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