responsibility · noun C or U /rɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ət̬.i/
Word family
Nouns: responsibility
Adjectives: responsible, irresponsible
Adverbs: responsibly, irresponsibly
responsibility
B2 something that it is your job or duty to deal with
Dictionary examples:
The head of the department has various additional responsibilities.
It is your responsibility to make sure that your homework is done on time.
She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously.
Jenny, you have responsibility for clearing up the room after the class.
Learner example:
It is the country's responsibility to supply the schools with everything needed. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
take/accept/claim responsibility for sth
B2 to say that you have done something or caused something to happen, especially something bad
Dictionary example:
The company took full responsibility for the accident.
Learner example:
Sometimes he just take[s] all the responsibility for the projects, which he should not do, at least not alone. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
