see to
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: To deal with something
处理,照料
Encargarse de, ocuparse de
対処する、世話をする
처리하다, 돌보다
To take care of or handle a matter.
负责处理或照顾某事。
Cuidar o gestionar un asunto.
ある事柄の面倒を見る、処理すること。
어떤 일을 처리하거나 돌보다.
Base verb: see
Particle: to
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- I'll see to the arrangements. 我来安排Yo me encargo de los preparativos手配は私がやります준비는 제가 처리하겠습니다.
- Can you see to the guests? 你能招待客人吗?¿Podéis atender a los invitados?お客様の対応をお願いできますか?손님들 좀 봐주시겠어요?
- That needs to be seen to. 那个需要处理Eso hay que atenderloそれは対処が必要だ그건 처리가 필요하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: handling, responsibility
Tone: responsible
✓ Do Say
- See to it负责处理Encargarse対処する처리하다
Origin & History
From seeing something through.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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