take care

idiom
UK: /ˌteɪk ˈkeər/
US: /ˌteɪk ˈker/

  1. To be careful and pay attention to what you are doing, so that you do not have an accident or get hurt.

    1. Please take care when you cross the road, it's very busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Take care when handling chemicals in the lab; some are highly corrosive and require protective gear. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look after someone or something.

    1. I'll take care of the dog while you're on vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She asked me to take care of her plants while she was away on a business trip for a month. [ ] [ ]

  3. To deal with something or someone that needs attention.

    1. I will take care of the problem as soon as possible. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager promised to take care of the customer's complaint immediately to maintain satisfaction. [ ] [ ]

  4. Used as a way of saying goodbye.

    1. I have to go now, take care! [ ] [ ]
    2. It was great seeing you; please take care, and I hope we can get together again soon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

watch out mind
take care verb

  1. To make sure that someone is safe and well.

    1. We must take care of our planet for future generations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital staff take care of patients with dedication and professionalism, ensuring their well-being. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "take care" in English means: To be careful and pay attention to what you are doing, so that you do not have an accident or get hurt., To look after someone or something., To deal with something or someone that needs attention., Used as a way of saying goodbye..

The phonetic transcription of "take care" is /ˌteɪk ˈkeər/ in British English and /ˌteɪk ˈker/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "take care": watch out, mind.

Example usage of "take care": "Please take care when you cross the road, it's very busy.". More examples on the page.