Betydning af responsible på engelsk

• 0 having a duty to see that something is done etc

  • We’ll make one person responsible for buying the food for the trip.

• 1 (of a job etc) having many duties eg the making of important decisions

  • The job of manager is a very responsible post.

• 2 (with for) being the cause of something

  • Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?

• 3 (of a person) able to be trusted; sensible

  • We need a responsible person for this job.

• 4 (with for) able to control, and fully aware of (one’s actions)

  • The lawyer said that at the time of the murder, his client was not responsible for his actions.