see to it

Make it happen

See to it means to make sure something happens or gets done properly.

The phrase implies taking responsibility for an outcome: I'll see to it that the package arrives on time.

Often shortened to just see to: Can you see to the arrangements?

Related

follow through · follow up on · keep an eye on · ascertain · bring about · check · guarantee · effectuate · act · take care of · cross-check · accomplish · get it done · manage · handle · execute · double-check · confirm

Opposites
active responsibility

see to itneglect

Failure to provide care

shirk · abandon · drop the ball · let slide · wash one's hands of

engagement level

see to itleave to chance

Act without ensuring outcome

do nothing · sit back · leave be · tune out · disengage

control and direction

see to itlet go

Cease holding something

hand off · step back · let nature take its course · release · surrender

Family

see, seen, seeing, oversee, observer, sees

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