Responsible
Example: She is responsible for managing operations
Definition
"Responsible" describes someone who has the duty to take care of or manage something, ensuring tasks are completed correctly and reliably. For example, in the phrase 'She is responsible for managing operations,' it indicates accountability for overseeing activities effectively.
Etymology
The word "responsible" comes from the Latin word 'responsus,' the past participle of 'respondere,' meaning 'to answer.' It entered English in the late 16th century, originally meaning 'liable to be called to account.' Did you know? The root 'respondere' also gives us 'response,' linking responsibility to the idea of answering or replying.
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"Responsible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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