watchingjob
nounUK /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ dʒɒb/
US /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ dʒɑːb/
A watching job is a job where you keep an eye on something to make sure it is safe.
My uncle has a watching job at the beach, so he sits and looks out for swimmers all day.
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2. A paid position whose main task is to observe and report on people or places.
She took a watching job at the museum to keep an eye on the paintings.
3. A task of staying alert to something for a set time, like a night watch.
His watching job lasts from midnight until sunrise.
4. A role of carefully checking that rules are followed.
The teacher gave him a watching job during the exam.