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baby-sit

/ˈbeɪ.bi ˌsɪt/

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verb

/ˈbeɪ.bi ˌsɪt/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения временного ухода за ребёнком или детьми, обычно в отсутствие родителей.

A verb used to indicate the act of temporarily caring for a child or children, typically in the absence of the parents.

  1. Care for childrenA2informal

    To take temporary care of a child or children while the parents are away.

    ruПрисматривать за детьми

    • She agreed to baby-sit her neighbor's kids on Friday night.
    • I used to baby-sit my younger brother when my parents went out.
    • They hired a teenager to baby-sit for the evening.

    Synonymscare forlook aftermindsupervisetendwatch

  2. Supervise or watch overB1informal

    To take watchful responsibility for someone or something, often in a protective or attentive manner.

    ruПрисматривать

    • He had to baby-sit the new intern during the first week.
    • The manager had to baby-sit the project to ensure it stayed on track.
    • She felt like she was baby-sitting her friends at the party.

    Synonymscare forguardkeep an eye onlook aftermindsupervisetendwatch

Forms
  • baby-sat past participle
  • baby-sat past simple
  • baby-sitting present participle
  • baby-sits third person singular