ALL meanings of babysitting
ba·by-sit
B b - verb without object babysitting to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away. 1
- verb with object babysitting 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 babysitting to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly. 1
- noun babysitting Present participle of babysit. 1
- noun babysitting watching sb else's child 1
- noun babysitting The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents. 0