responsible


Definition: Meaning of, responsible in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈspɒnsɪb(ə)l /

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  1. guilty [not before noun] if someone is responsible for an accident, mistake, crime etc, it is their fault or they can be blamed
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  2. in charge of [not before noun] having a duty to be in charge of or to look after someone or something
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  3. sensible sensible and able to make good judgments, so that you can be trusted [↪  reliable]
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  4. cause [not before noun] if something is responsible for a change, problem, event etc, it causes it
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  5. responsible job/position a job in which the ability to make good judgments and decisions is needed
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  6. be responsible to somebody if you are responsible to someone, that person is in charge of your work and you must explain what you have done to them
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