take care of
/teɪk ˈkɛr əv/
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Type
Idiom
Meaning
To provide care, protection, or supervision for someone or something.
She took care of her younger brother while their parents worked late.
Who will be taking care of the family pets during your vacation?
To deal with, manage, or resolve a task, problem, or financial obligation.
I will take care of the restaurant bill before we leave.
Has the maintenance crew taken care of that leaking pipe yet?
How it's used
This means “deal with a task or problem”
- take care of the problem
“take care of it.”
He promised to take care of the arrangements for the trip.
Collocations
- take care of business
- take care of yourself
- take care of the details
- take care of the bill