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Definition look after in British English

look after phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to take care of someone or something and make certain that they have everything they need

Example

It's hard work looking after three children all day.

Example

You could tell that the car had been well looked after.

1.1

to not need anyone else to take care of you

2

to be responsible for something

Example

an organization that looks after the interests of artists

Example

Who's looking after the department while you're away?

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
3

to take care of something that belongs to someone else and make certain it is not damaged or stolen

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
4

used for saying goodbye to someone you know well

Synonyms and related words
goodbye bye good night
Definition look after in British English