See to Meaning in English
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SEE TOO, SEE TUH, SEE TIH
sˈiː/ /tˈuː
SEE TOO
Definition
To take responsibility for making sure something is done or someone is cared for; to handle, arrange, or deal with a task or problem.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts for tasks needing attention. Not literal 'seeing'—means to make sure something is done. Collocates with objects: 'see to the door', 'see to it that'. Similar to 'take care of', but 'see to' often implies specific action or intervention.
Spanish: ocuparse de - encargarse de - atenderPortuguese (BR): cuidar de - tratar de - providenciarPortuguese (PT): tratar de - cuidar de - assegurarChinese (Simplified): 处理 - 负责 - 照管Chinese (Traditional): 處理 - 負責 - 照管Hindi: सुनिश्चित करना - देखभाल करनाArabic: يعتني بـ - يهتم بـ - يتولىBengali: খেয়াল রাখা - ব্যবস্থা করা - দেখতে থাকা (যত্ন নেওয়া)Russian: позаботиться - заняться - проследитьJapanese: 対処する - 世話をする - 手配するVietnamese: lo liệu - xử lý - chăm sócKorean: 처리하다 - 돌보다 - 신경 쓰다Turkish: ilgilenmek - halletmek - bakmakUrdu: خیال رکھنا - انتظام کرناIndonesian: xử lý - lo liệu - chăm sóc
Example Sentences
I'll see to the dishes after dinner.
basic
Can you see to the baby while I work?
basic
Please see to the broken window.
basic
Don't worry, I'll see to it that everything is ready.
natural
Who will see to the guests if you're not here?
natural
The manager said she would see to all the complaints herself.
natural