babysitting

• Существительное, обозначающее работу или деятельность по уходу за детьми, обычно в отсутствие их родителей или опекунов.

A noun referring to the work or activity of caring for children, typically in the absence of their parents or guardians.

uncountable

1. Childcare serviceA2formal

   The job of taking care of children, especially when their parents are away or occupied.

   Присмотр за детьми

   • She earns extra money by doing babysitting on weekends.
   • Babysitting requires patience and responsibility.
   • He started babysitting for his neighbors when he was 15.

   Synonymsbaby sittingchild carechildcaresitting

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения временного ухода за ребенком 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 care of children while their parents are away or busy.

   Присматривать за детьми

   • She babysits her neighbor's kids every Friday night.
   • I used to babysit my younger brother when my parents went out.
   • They hired a teenager to babysit for the evening.

   Synonymscare forlook aftermindnannysupervisetendwatch

2. Supervise or look afterB1informal

   To watch over someone or something, often in a protective or responsible manner.

   Присматривать

   • Can you babysit my laptop while I go to the restroom?
   • He had to babysit the new intern during the first week.
   • She babysat the project until it was completed.

   Synonymscare forguardkeep an eye onlook aftermindsupervisetendwatch