TAKE CARE OF

{v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. * /She stayed home to take care of the baby./ Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON(2), LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE(2). 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.