What is the meaning of baby-sit?

verb

  • Take watchful responsibility for.
    • usage: "I baby-sit the neighbor's plants when she is out of town"
  • Work or act as a baby-sitter.
    • usage: "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
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