take care of sb/sth
to look after someone or something:
Take good care of that girl of yours, Patrick - she's very special.
Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself (= I do not need anyone else to protect me).

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take care of sth
to deal with something:
If you can sort out the drink for the party, I'll take care of the food.
All the travel arrangements have been taken care of.
No, you paid for dinner last time, let me take care of (= pay for) it.

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care if you do something with care, you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc:
She put the needle in with great care.
Everyone should take care in the sun.
caution care to avoid danger or risks, or care about trusting information that might not be true:
Her evidence should be treated with caution.
There was a certain lack of caution among investors.
prudence a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks - a rather formal use:
Banks should show more prudence in lending money.
vigilance careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity:
Governments from across the world have called for greater vigilance against Internet-based crime.
There is a need for constant vigilance to protect vulnerable people.
regard for something careful attention and consideration shown to something, to avoid danger or risks - used especially when someone fails to do this:
The court heard that the company had shown no regard for the safety of its employees.
These men are cold-blooded killers and have little regard for human life.
tact care not to say anything that might offend or upset someone:
He handled the matter with a great deal of tact.
discretion care to deal with situations in a way that does not embarrass, upset or offend people, especially by not telling any of their secrets:
Any confidential information was treated with discretion.
take care of somebody (also look after somebody especially British English) to make sure a child or an old or sick person is safe and has the things they need:
I have to look after my little brother.
Taking care of a baby is hard work.
She is taking care of her grandmother while her grandfather is in hospital.
care for somebody to take care of someone. Care for somebody is less common and more formal than take care of/look after somebody:
He was cared for by a team of nurses.
Caring for an elderly relative can be very rewarding.
nurse to look after someone who is ill:
He nursed his wife through a long illness.
The monks nursed him back to health (=looked after him until he was well again).
babysit to look after children in the evening while their parents go out somewhere:
I’ll ask Jane to babysit on Wednesday night.
He used to babysit for Mary when she worked nights.
mind British English to look after a child while their parents are not there, especially for a short time:
Will you mind the baby while I go to the shop?

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deal with something to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem:
We need to deal with problems like pollution and climate change.
I spend most of my day dealing with customer enquiries.
handle to deal with a problem or difficult situation by making particular decisions. Used especially when talking about how well or badly someone does this:
He handled the situation very well.
Most customers were happy with the way their complaints had been handled.
tackle to start to deal with a problem, especially one that is complicated:
We need to tackle the issue of drugs in schools.
The government is introducing new measures to tackle online crime.
see to/attend to somebody/something to deal with all the practical details of something that needs to be done or organized. Attend to is more formal than see to:
My son saw to all the funeral arrangements.
I have some business to attend to.
take care of something to do the work or make the arrangements that are necessary for something to happen. Used especially when you do this for someone else so that they do not have to worry about it:
My secretary takes care of all the paperwork.
process if a company or organization processes a letter, form etc, they do the things that are usually done as part of their official system, in order to deal with it:
It will take a minimum of 14 days to process your passport application.
I called their office, and they said that my request was still being processed.

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mind what you use to think and imagine things:
My mind was full of big ideas.
I never know what's going on in her mind.
At the back of my mind I had the funny feeling that I’d met her somewhere before.
The same thoughts kept going through my mind and I couldn’t get to sleep.
head the place where someone’s mind is – use this especially when talking about the thoughts that are in someone’s mind:
I can't get him out of my head.
You need to get it into your head that you've done nothing wrong.
To keep myself calm, I counted to ten in my head.
She’s so quiet – you never quite know what’s going on inside her head (=what she is thinking).
subconscious the part of your mind that influences the way you think or behave, even though you may not realize this is happening, and which makes you have dreams:
She suddenly remembered a traumatic incident that had been buried deep in her subconscious.
During the daytime our conscious minds are active, but during the night the subconscious takes over.
psyche formal someone’s mind, especially their feelings and attitudes, and the way these influence their character - used especially when talking about people's minds in general:
The need for love is deeply buried in our psyche.
Freud has provided an account of the human psyche's stages of development.
The child is simply searching his psyche to find some past event that relates to his new experiences.
mentality a particular way of thinking that a group of people have, especially one that you think is wrong or bad:
I just don't understand the mentality of these people.
They all seem to have a kind of victim mentality, which makes them think that the world is permanently against them.
the ego technical the part of your mind that gives you your sense of who you are - used especially in Freudian psychology:
the rational world of the ego and the irrational world of the unconscious
take care of somebody (also look after somebody especially British English) to make sure a child or an old or sick person is safe and has the things they need:
I have to look after my little brother.
Taking care of a baby is hard work.
She is taking care of her grandmother while her grandfather is in hospital.
care for somebody to take care of someone. Care for somebody is less common and more formal than take care of/look after somebody:
He was cared for by a team of nurses.
Caring for an elderly relative can be very rewarding.
nurse to look after someone who is ill:
He nursed his wife through a long illness.
The monks nursed him back to health (=looked after him until he was well again).
babysit to look after children in the evening while their parents go out somewhere:
I’ll ask Jane to babysit on Wednesday night.
He used to babysit for Mary when she worked nights.

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system an organized set of ideas, methods, actions etc that you use to do something:
the airport security system
the system for dealing with refugees
process a series of actions that are done in order to achieve a particular result:
the process of teaching children to read
Repeat the same process, until all the sugar has dissolved.
procedure the official or usually agreed way of doing something:
You must follow the normal complaints procedure.
Large companies have a standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work.
formula a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or make sure that something is successful:
The team are hoping to use the same winning formula that they used last season.
There is no magic formula for success (=a method that is certain to succeed).
deal with something to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem:
We need to deal with problems like pollution and climate change.
I spend most of my day dealing with customer enquiries.
handle to deal with a problem or difficult situation by making particular decisions. Used especially when talking about how well or badly someone does this:
He handled the situation very well.
Most customers were happy with the way their complaints had been handled.
tackle to start to deal with a problem, especially one that is complicated:
We need to tackle the issue of drugs in schools.
The government is introducing new measures to tackle online crime.
see to/attend to somebody/something to deal with all the practical details of something that needs to be done or organized. Attend to is more formal than see to:
My son saw to all the funeral arrangements.
I have some business to attend to.
take care of something to do the work or make the arrangements that are necessary for something to happen. Used especially when you do this for someone else so that they do not have to worry about it:
My secretary takes care of all the paperwork.

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take care of
take care of (someone/something)
1.
to be responsible for someone or something.
Our parents spent a lot of time taking care of us when we were young.

My mother-in-law fell and could not take care of herself anymore.

My wife takes care of paying the bills.

2.
to deal with a difficult situation or person.
I was forced to take care of all the financial reports, lawyers, and contracts.

The principal usually takes care of students who won't follow the rules.

Related vocabulary: look after someone/something

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take care of something
take care of (someone/something)
1.
to be responsible for someone or something.
Our parents spent a lot of time taking care of us when we were young.

My mother-in-law fell and could not take care of herself anymore.

My wife takes care of paying the bills.

2.
to deal with a difficult situation or person.
I was forced to take care of all the financial reports, lawyers, and contracts.

The principal usually takes care of students who won't follow the rules.

Related vocabulary: look after someone/something

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take care of
1. • take care of (something)
to deal with something, to do what is necessary to accomplish something
"Could you please take care of these letters while I make some phone calls."

2. • take care of (someone or something)
to look after or give attention to someone or something
You should take care of your health or you will become sick.

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take care of something
1. • take care of (something)
to deal with something, to do what is necessary to accomplish something
"Could you please take care of these letters while I make some phone calls."

2. • take care of (someone or something)
to look after or give attention to someone or something
You should take care of your health or you will become sick.

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take care of
v. phr.
1. To attend to; supply the needs of.
She stayed home to take care of the baby.
Synonym: KEEP AN EYE ON², LOOK AFTER.
Compare: IN CHARGE².
2. informal To deal with; do what is needed with.
I will take care of that letter.
The coach told Jim to take care of the opposing player.
Compare: SEE TO.

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take care of someone
take care of (someone/something)
1.
to be responsible for someone or something.
Our parents spent a lot of time taking care of us when we were young.

My mother-in-law fell and could not take care of herself anymore.

My wife takes care of paying the bills.

2.
to deal with a difficult situation or person.
I was forced to take care of all the financial reports, lawyers, and contracts.

The principal usually takes care of students who won't follow the rules.

Related vocabulary: look after someone/something

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take care of someone
• take care of (someone or something)
to look after or give attention to someone or something
You should take care of your health or you will become sick.

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