responsible

adjective
UK: /rɪˈspɒnsɪbl/
US: /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/

  1. Having control over something or someone and taking care of them.

    1. I am responsible for my little sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager is responsible for ensuring the project finishes on time and within budget. [ ] [ ]

  2. Being the cause of something.

    1. Heavy rain was responsible for the flood. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lack of investment is largely responsible for the company's recent decline in productivity. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

    1. He is responsible for making the coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a senior manager, she is responsible for multiple teams and projects within the organization. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accountable liable
responsible noun

  1. A person who is in charge of someone or something.

    1. Who is the responsible? [ ] [ ]
    2. The head of the department is ultimately the responsible for all decisions made. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "responsible" in English means: Having control over something or someone and taking care of them., Being the cause of something., Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role..

The phonetic transcription of "responsible" is /rɪˈspɒnsɪbl/ in British English and /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "responsible": accountable, liable.

Example usage of "responsible": "I am responsible for my little sister.". More examples on the page.