Take Care (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be careful, prudent, or watchful; "Take care when you cross the street!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- When hiking in the wilderness, take care to avoid venomous snakes and steep cliffs.
- Take care on the icy road, as it can be slippery.
- You should take care when handling hot objects to prevent burns.
- Take care not to overexert yourself during the workout.
- Take care when using sharp tools, as they can cause serious injury.
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Meaning 2
Take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The management has promised to take care of the employees' housing needs.
- If you're moving to another country, someone should take care of your visa and documentation.
- She has taken care of the baby while her sister was recovering from surgery.
- Mr. Johnson will take care of the negotiations with the client on our behalf.
- The elderly woman had no one to take care of her and eventually had to move into a nursing home.
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Meaning 3
Be in charge of or deal with; "She takes care of all the necessary arrangements".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I'll take care of the project while you're away on vacation.
- She takes care of all the necessary arrangements for the wedding reception.
- Please take care of this matter as soon as possible.
- They hired her to take care of their newborn baby.
- Can you take care of the household chores this weekend?