look after

verb

1. to take care of; be responsible for

   she looked after the child while I was out

2. to follow with the eyes

   he looked after the girl thoughtfully

Idioms and Phrases

Also, look out for ; see after . Take care of, attend to the safety or well-being of, as in Please look after your little brother , or We left Jane to look out for the children , or Please see after the luggage . The first expression dates from the second half of the 1300s, the second from the mid-1900s, and the third from the early 1700s.

Example Sentences

“Everyone dealing with mental health issues deserves to be looked after with dignity and respect.”

From BBC

At the time, Mr Blackwell and his partner were busy looking after their two-year-old son and he said he forgot to get his flu jab "because of life".

From BBC

The clinical notes confirmed that the nurse looking after him was Letby.

From BBC

"An incident like this must never happen at a financial institution entrusted with looking after its clients' assets."

From BBC

“They were supplying ammunition, looking after elderly parents, evacuating their kids.”

From Los Angeles Times

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