see-to-it
Chunk: see to it
Meaning & Usage
To see to it means to make sure or guarantee that a task is done or a responsibility is fulfilled. It is often used in professional or authoritative contexts when promising that an action will be completed.
🧲 Common Collocates
- Structure:
see to it + that + (clause) - Contexts: I will see to it that..., see to it personally.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Please see to it that these files are delivered to the manager's office by noon.
- The hotel staff saw to it that we had everything we needed during our stay.
- I will personally see to it that the error is fixed immediately.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice
Practice 1: I will see ______ it that your refund is processed today.
Answer:
to Practice 2: The manager promised to ______ to it personally.
Answer:
see Practice 3: Please see to it ______ the doors are locked before you leave.
Answer:
that