Lifeguarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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lifeguarding

 

[ ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːrdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

safety profession

Lifeguarding is the profession of monitoring the safety of individuals in aquatic environments such as pools, beaches, and water parks. Lifeguards are trained to respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and provide first aid when needed.

Synonyms

rescue service, water safety.

Examples of usage

  • She has been lifeguarding at the local pool for three summers.
  • Lifeguarding requires specialized training and certification.
  • The lifeguarding team quickly responded to the swimmer in distress.

Translations

Translations of the word "lifeguarding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salvamento

🇮🇳 लाइफगार्डिंग

🇩🇪 Rettungsschwimmen

🇮🇩 penjagaan nyawa

🇺🇦 рятувальна служба

🇵🇱 ratownictwo

🇯🇵 ライフガード

🇫🇷 sauvetage

🇪🇸 salvamento

🇹🇷 can kurtarma

🇰🇷 수영장 안전요원

🇸🇦 إنقاذ الحياة

🇨🇿 záchranářství

🇸🇰 záchranárstvo

🇨🇳 救生

🇸🇮 reševanje

🇮🇸 lífsbjörgun

🇰🇿 құтқарушы қызметі

🇬🇪 სამაშველო

🇦🇿 xilasetmə

🇲🇽 salvamento

Etymology

The term 'lifeguarding' is derived from the combination of 'life' and 'guarding'. The word 'life' originates from Old English 'līf', which means existence or living being. 'Guard' comes from the Old French 'garder', meaning 'to keep', 'to watch over', or 'to protect'. Lifeguarding as a profession emerged in the early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of public swimming pools and beaches. With increasing numbers of people taking to the water for recreation, there was a growing need for trained individuals to ensure the safety of swimmers. Since then, lifeguarding has evolved with formal training programs and certification to equip lifeguards with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle various water safety situations. Today, lifeguarding is considered a vital public service, with lifeguards often working in teams to monitor and protect individuals in aquatic environments.