bother

/ˈbɒðər/ verb

Definition

ANNOY [T] › to annoy someone by trying to get their attention when they do not want to see you or talk to you: Don't bother your father when he's working. Sorry to bother you, but could you spare any change?

WORRY [T] › to make someone feel worried or upset: Living on my own doesn't bother me at all.

DO [I, T] › to make the effort to do something: [+ doing sth] Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later. [+ to do sth] He didn't even bother to call.

can't be bothered informal › If you can't be bothered to do something, you are too lazy or tired to do it: [+ to do sth] I can't be bothered to iron my clothes.

not bothered UK informal › If you are not bothered about something, it is not important to you and does not worry you: "Do you want tea or coffee?" "Either, I'm not bothered." I'm not bothered whether I win or lose.

(Definition of bother verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)