ALL meanings of babysitter
ba·by-sit
B b - verb without object babysitter to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away. 1
- verb with object babysitter to baby-sit for (a child): We've placed an ad for someone to baby-sit the youngsters in the evening. 1
- verb with object babysitter to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly. 1
- noun babysitter A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians. 1
- noun babysitter childminder 1