Dictionary of American idioms

BABYSIT FOR SOMEONE

babysit for someone: translation

babysit forsomeone&babysit (with)someone
1.to attend and care for a child for a period of time. •

I'm looking for someone to babysit for my cousin.

Will you babysit with my cousin?

2.to attend and care for a child for someone for a short period of time. •

Would you mind babysitting Roger for me for a few minutes?

Sure, I will babysit for you.