In Rachels's thought experiment with Smith and Jones, Jones's action (i.e., his watching the child, who slipped accidentally, drowned in the tub) is supposed to be an example of

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Jones's action of watching the child and not saving him can be considered an example of letting die. Jones had the opportunity to save the child but chose not to act, resulting in the child's death. This differs from killing, which would involve actively causing harm or death to the child in some way, and assisted suicide, which would involve intentionally helping someone end their own life.

In Rachels's Thought Experiment with Smith and Jones, Jones's Action