CEFR B1

responsibility

noun

Meaning

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Examples

The minister has responsibility for the economy.
He accepted full responsibility for the accident.

Synonyms: duty, accountability, obligation, charge

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responsibility (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Examples

The minister has responsibility for the economy.
He accepted full responsibility for the accident.
It is the parents' responsibility to ensure their children are educated.

How to Use responsibility

responsibility for (prepositional phrase): The reason for or cause of something. — "The company has responsibility for the pollution."
responsibility to (prepositional phrase): An obligation or duty owed to someone or something. — "We have a responsibility to future generations."
in charge of (prepositional phrase): Having control or authority over someone or something. — "She is in charge of the marketing department."

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