responsible
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Britannica Dictionary definition of RESPONSIBLE
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— used to describe the person or thing that causes something to happen
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Those responsible will be punished/rewarded.
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The technicians found the glitch that was responsible for [=that caused] the computer crash.
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Police caught the youths responsible for the vandalism.
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Who was responsible for the accident?
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She's responsible for most of the improvements here in recent months.
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He holds me responsible for [=blames me for] the project's failure.
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having the job or duty of dealing with or taking care of something or someone
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She is responsible for the company's publicity.
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Each child is responsible for his or her own belongings.
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The committee is responsible for organizing the dance.
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You are responsible for mowing the lawn.
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Who was responsible for choosing this location?
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Parents are responsible for their own children.
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[more responsible; most responsible]
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able to be trusted to do what is right or to do the things that are expected or required
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opposite irresponsible
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She is a very responsible worker.
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Is he responsible enough to have a car?
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[more responsible; most responsible]
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involving important duties, decisions, etc., that you are trusted to do
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She got a higher salary and a more responsible position at the company.
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working under the direction and authority of a particular person
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I am responsible to her, and she is directly responsible to the company president.
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Our leaders must act responsibly.
