baby-sit

baby-sit
baby-sitter, babysitter, n.
/bay"bee sit'/, v., baby-sat, baby-sitting.
v.i.
1. to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away.
v.t.
2. to baby-sit for (a child): We've placed an ad for someone to baby-sit the youngsters in the evening.
3. to take watchful responsibility for; tend: It will be necessary for someone to baby-sit the machine until it is running properly. Also, babysit.
[1945-50]

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