B1 — Intermediateverb
occuparsi
to take care of, to deal with, to be in charge of
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
badare aprendersi curagestireinteressarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
trascurareignoraredisinteressarsiabbandonare
Usage note
'Occuparsi di' = to deal with / be responsible for. 'Prendersi cura di' = to care for (more personal). 'Badare a' = to look after (children, elderly). 'Occupare' (non-reflexive) = to occupy a place.
Example
"Mi occupo io dell'organizzazione della festa."
"I'll take care of organising the party."
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