In charge of
Example: She is in charge of organizing the school event.
Definition
"In charge of" means having the responsibility or control over a task, group, or situation. For example, if someone is "in charge of" organizing an event, they are the person responsible for managing and overseeing all related activities to ensure success.
Translations
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a cargo de -
verantwoordelijk voor -
encarregat de -
chargé de -
zuständig für
Etymology
The phrase "in charge of" originates from the word "charge," which comes from the Old French 'chargier,' meaning to load or burden. Over time, "charge" evolved to mean responsibility or duty. So, being "in charge of" something means carrying the burden or responsibility for it.
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"In charge of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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