1. Someone who looks after someone else: This is the most common meaning and can be used for a variety of situations.
* Childminder: A person who cares for children in their own home.
* Personal minder: Someone who accompanies and protects a person, often someone famous or important.
* Animal minder: Someone who cares for animals while their owner is away.
2. A person who supervises or manages something:
* Shop minder: Someone who watches over a shop while the owner is away.
* Project minder: Someone who oversees a project to ensure it stays on track.
3. To take care of or look after something:
* "I'll minder the dog while you're out."
It's important to note that the word "minder" is not commonly used in American English. The equivalent word in American English would be "caretaker," "babysitter," "nanny," "bodyguard," "manager," or "supervisor."
The context will usually make it clear which meaning of "minder" is intended.