In charge of
Example: She is in charge of organizing the school event.
Definition
"In charge of" is a phrase used to indicate responsibility or control over a task, group, or activity. For example, when someone is "in charge of" organizing an event, they are the person responsible for ensuring everything is planned and managed properly.
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, and the phrase "in charge of" developed to express being entrusted with that responsibility.
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"In charge of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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