Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear responsibility
phrase
/bɛr rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
Definition
To accept and take on the duties and obligations associated with a particular role or task.
Examples
- As the team leader, she must bear responsibility for the project’s success or failure.
- It’s important to bear responsibility for your choices in life.
- The manager was quick to bear responsibility for the error, acknowledging her part in the oversight.
Meaning
When someone bears responsibility, they are accountable for the outcomes of their actions or decisions, whether good or bad.
Synonyms
- accept accountability
- own up to
- take charge
- be liable for
