take care of
The phrase "take care of" encompasses a variety of responsibilities, from looking after individuals to handling tasks and covering expenses.
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Definition
A2General
(common)To look after or provide for the needs of someone or something.
Example
- She will take care of the children while we are out.
- Please take care of the plants during our vacation.
B1Task Management
(common)To deal with or handle a task or situation.
Example
- I'll take care of the travel arrangements.
- Can you take care of this issue for me?
B2Financial
(informal)To pay for or cover expenses.
Example
- I'll take care of the bill.
- Don't worry about the cost; I'll take care of it.
C1Euphemistic
(slang, euphemistic)To kill.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take care of":
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