Fer-se càrrec de
Example: Ella es va fer càrrec de la responsabilitat del projecte difícil.
Definition
"Fer-se càrrec de" means to take responsibility for or assume control of a task, duty, or situation. It implies accepting accountability or managing something effectively, as in taking charge of a project or responsibility.
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se càrrec de" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means 'to do' or 'to make,' and "càrrec" means 'charge' or 'responsibility.' Literally, it translates to 'make oneself charge of,' reflecting the idea of taking on responsibility. Did you know that the word "càrrec" is related to the English word 'charge,' both deriving from the Latin 'carricare,' meaning 'to load' or 'burden'?
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To take responsibility for