Meaning & use
take care
A friendly way of saying goodbye, wishing someone safety and well-being.
See it in a sentence
She hugged her brother at the airport and said, 'Take care, call me when you land.'
Take care on the icy roads tonight; drive slower than usual.
A note on using this word
Followed by 'of,' the phrase 'take care of' instead means to look after or handle something responsibly.
Words with a similar meaning
look after yourself
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Another way to use it
2. phrase
To be responsible for looking after someone or something, or to handle a task.
Can you take care of the dog while we're away next week?
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