Example: She is responsible for feeding the dog every morning.
Definition
"Be responsible for" means having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, often involving accountability for the outcome. For example, when someone is responsible for feeding the dog, they must ensure the dog is fed regularly and properly.
Translations
ser responsable de
verantwoordelijk zijn voor
ser responsable de
être responsable de
verantwortlich sein für
Etymology
The phrase "be responsible for" comes from the Latin root 'respondere,' meaning to answer or reply. Over time, it evolved in English to express accountability or obligation, implying one must 'answer for' their duties or actions. Did you know this sense of responsibility originally implied a formal answerability?
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"Be responsible for" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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