0 present participle of mind
1 (used in questions and negatives) to be annoyed or worried by something:
[ + -ing verb ] I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it's clean.
informal I wouldn't mind (= I would like) something to eat, if that's OK.
Would you mind turning (= please turn) your radio down a little please?
Do you mind if I (= may I) put the TV on?
[ + obj + -ing verb ] Do you mind me smoking?
[ + question word ] I don't mind what you wear so long as it's not that awful pink shirt.
mainly UK "Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."
3 to take care of someone or something:
Would you mind filling in a questionnaire about what you watch on television?
Do you mind if I have the last chocolate?
"Do you mind if I smoke?" "Well, actually, I'd rather you didn't."
Mind you don't upset her.
Mind they don't get in through the back door.