babysitter verb

ba·by-sit

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Definitions

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

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