see to

Make it happen

See to means to attend to or take care of something that needs handling: I'll see to the arrangements, Can you see to the guests while I'm gone?

The phrase implies responsibility for making sure something gets done properly.

The mechanic saw to the engine trouble.

Related

set right · sort out · manage · handle · look after · oversee · resolve · deal with · settle · tie up loose ends · guarantee · supervise · take care of · address · watch over · keep an eye on · check · follow up

Categories
Opposites
attention and action

see toignore

Refuse to notice

neglect · disregard · overlook · let slide · abandon

responsibility

see toneglect

Failure to provide care

shirk · abandon · forsake · walk away from · wash one's hands of

Family

see, to, seen, seeing, sees

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G