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What does “take care of something” mean?

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Rebecca

"Take care of something" largely depends on the context at hand. In this context, to "take care of something" means to 'handle' or 'solve' the situation, as in this case the '"rat infestation." Ex: Did Jennie take care of the trash? It is also commonly used to take care of someone or something, you look after them and prevent them from being harmed or damaged. Ex: I have to take care of my aunt. It could also be used in a darker tone, as in 'to kill', 'eliminate', or 'exterminate'. Ex: The FBI tried several times over the years to take care of Castro, but failed.

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