look after

look after
look after somebody/something phrasal verb especially British English (see also look)
1. to take care of someone by helping them, giving them what they need, or keeping them safe
   SYN  take care of:
    Don’t worry, I’ll look after the kids tomorrow.
    Susan looked after us very well. She’s an excellent cook.
    You could tell that the horse had been well looked after.
2. to be responsible for dealing with something
   SYN  take care of:
    I’m leaving you here to look after the business until I get back.
3. look after yourself especially British English spoken used when you are saying goodbye to someone in a friendly way
4. can look after yourself to not need anyone else to take care of you:
    Don’t worry about Maisie – she can look after herself.