Used to discribe the action of bringing a soon to be former member of an organization close just before an unlawful/adverse act, such as killing or firing. This serves to keep the person calm and unaware of the impending adverse action. Also serves to collect information and position the person in pursuit of the action.
Jose had to babysit Jeremy for two weeks before they killed him.
Allen babysitted Merideth for a whole month before they fired her.
A verb describing what a homeowner has to resort to when contracting builders and tradesmen to undertakeconstruction work on their homes.
I can't believe we have to babysit the bricklayer, honey, he's been in the Porta-Loo for three hours, nothing is getting done and his stench is killing the chestnut tree.