take care

/teɪk kɛər/

/teɪk kɛə/

Other forms: took care; taking care; taken care; takes care

Definitions of take care

1. verb

   be in charge of or deal with
   “She takes care of all the necessary arrangements”

   synonyms: mind

   types:

   tend

   manage or run

   stoke

   stir up or tend; of a fire

   type of:

   care, deal, handle, manage

   be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
2. verb

   take charge of or deal with
   “She took care of this business”

   synonyms: attend, look, see

   types:

   minister

   attend to the wants and needs of others

   tend

   have care of or look after

   garden

   work in the garden

   shepherd

   tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats

   type of:

   care, give care

   provide care for
3. verb

   be careful, prudent, or watchful
   “Take care when you cross the street!”

   type of:

   act, move

   perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)