📒 the process of caring for somebody/something and providing what they need for their health or protection
- Some people were badly injured and needed medical care.
- We aim to continually improve the quality of patient care.
- How much do men share housework and the care of the children?
📒 the fact of providing a home in an institution run by the local authority or with another family for children who cannot live with their parents
- in care Most children in care live with foster carers.
- The two girls were taken into care after their parents were killed.
- He had been in foster care since he was five.
📒 attention or thought that you give to something that you are doing so that you will do it well and avoid mistakes or damage
- Great care is needed when choosing a used car.
- with care She chose her words with care.
- Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding something that is easily broken or damaged)
📒 a feeling of worry; something that causes problems or worries
- I felt free from the cares of the day as soon as I left the building.
- Sam looked as if he didn't have a care in the world.
📒 used when writing to somebody at another person’s address
- Write to him care of his lawyer.
📒 being cared for by somebody
- The child was left in the care of friends.
- You won’t come to any harm while you’re in their care.
- Many historic sites are in the care of the National Trust.
📒 used when saying goodbye
📒 to be careful
- Take care (that) you don’t drink too much!
- Care should be taken to close the lid securely.
📒 to care for somebody/something/yourself; to be careful about something
- Who's taking care of the children while you're away?
- She takes great care of her clothes.
- He's old enough to take care of himself.
📒 to be responsible for or to deal with a situation or task
- Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of.
- Celia takes care of the marketing side of things.
📒 receiving medical care from somebody
- He's under the care of Dr Parks.
- refugees under the care of the relief agencies