Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - look after

1. If you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them healthy, safe, or in good condition. I love looking after the children... People don’t look after other people’s property in the same way as they look after their own. PHRASAL VERB: V P n, V P n 2. If you look after something, you are responsible for it and deal with it or make sure it is all right, especially because it is your job to do so. ...the farm manager who looks after the day-to-day organization... We’ll help you look after your finances. PHRASAL VERB: V P n, V P n