baby-sitting

(noun) the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home. Synonyms: babysitting, baby sitting.

(verb) take watchful responsibility for. Synonyms: baby-sit. Example: "I baby-sit the neighbor's plants when she is out of town."

(verb) work or act as a baby-sitter. Synonyms: baby-sit, sit. Example: "I cannot baby-sit tonight; i have too much homework to do."