Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defer-responsibility
verb phrase
/dɪˌfɜr rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Definition
To postpone or delegate the accountability for a task or decision to someone else.
Examples
- He decided to defer responsibility for the project to his assistant.
- Instead of addressing the issue, she chose to defer responsibility to her colleagues.
Meaning
Defer responsibility means to avoid taking on the duty to make a decision or take action, often by passing it on to another person who is seen as more appropriate or capable.
Synonyms
- Delegate
- Assign
- Postpone accountability
- Shift responsibility
