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Definition babysit in American English

babysit verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪt/
1

to take care of children in their home while their parents are not there, especially in the evening

Example

I'll ask my mother to babysit.

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2

to stay with or take care of a person or thing that you do not want to be left alone

Example

Would you babysit my plants while I'm on vacation?

Definition babysit in American English