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To take care of someone or something

take care of

to do the necessary things for someone who needs help or protection

look after

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

care for

to do the necessary things for someone who needs help or protection

look out for

to take care of someone and make sure that they are treated well

tend

verb

to take care of someone or something

take care of

to treat something carefully so that it stays in good condition

care for

to treat something carefully so that it stays in good condition

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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