babysit

[ˈbeɪbi sɪt]

babysit Definition

• 1. to take care of a child or children while the parents are away
• 2. to watch over someone or something attentively

Using babysit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "babysit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can you babysit my kids tonight?

• Example

  I'll be busy at work, so can you babysit the project for me?

• Example

  She's been babysitting for the Johnsons for years.

• Example

  I need someone to babysit my dog while I'm on vacation.

babysit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for babysit

• mind
• watch
• tend
• look after
• care for

Antonyms for babysit

• neglect
• ignore

Phrases with babysit

• babysit for

  to take care of someone's child or children while they are away

  Example

  I often babysit for my sister when she goes out.

• babysit someone/something

  to watch over someone or something attentively

  Example

  I need to babysit this project to make sure it stays on track.

• babysit the phone

  to answer the phone and take messages while someone is away

  Example

  Can you babysit the phone while I'm in a meeting?

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Summary: babysit in Brief

The verb 'babysit' [ˈbeɪbi sɪt] means to take care of a child or children while the parents are away, or to watch over someone or something attentively. It can be used in phrases like 'babysit for' and 'babysit the phone.'