look after

verb5

1. •
   [with oneself] To care for; to keep safe.

   • He asked me to look after his daughter while he was away.
2. •
   To have as one's business; to manage, be responsible for.
3. •
   To follow with the eyes; to look in the direction of (someone or something departing).
4. •
   To seek out, to look for.

   • My subject does not necessarily oblige me to look after this water, or point forth the place whereunto 'tis now retreated. — 1695
5. •
   (no longer used) To expect, look forward to.

   • Mens hearts failing them for feare, and for looking after those things which are comming on the earth; For the powers of heauen shall be shaken. — 1611