Meaning of responsibility In English

• 0 something that it is your job or duty to deal with:

  • [ + to infinitive ] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.

  • She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously.

  • Who has responsibility here?

  • Jenny, you have responsibility for collecting up the books after the class.

  • The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders.

• 1 blame for something that has happened:

  • Terrorists have claimed responsibility for (= stated that they caused) yesterday's bomb attack.

  • The minister took/accepted full responsibility for (= admitted that he was to blame for) the disaster and resigned.

• 2 good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own:

  • He has no sense of responsibility.

  • The job carries a lot of responsibility (= it involves making important decisions).

• 3 a duty to take care of something:

  • [ C ] With this promotion, Jorge’s responsibilities will be increased.

  • [ U ] Parents must assume responsibility for their children.

• 4 the cause of a particular action or situation, esp. a harmful or unpleasant one:

  • The oil company has denied responsibility for the leak.

• 5 something that it is your job or duty to deal with:

  • responsibility to do sth As a board member, I have a responsibility to ask questions.

  • responsibility towards sb We have a special responsibility towards our employees.

  • responsibility for sth She will now assume responsibility for the Logistics Division.

  • take/delegate/share responsibility

• 6 blame for something that has happened:

  • responsibility for sth I accept responsibility for the problems.

  • The company denies responsibility for the disaster.

• 7 the things you are in charge of in your job:

  • Those who survive redundancy may feel compelled to take on increasing responsibilities.

  • Employees' increased responsibilities are not always recognized.