Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-responsibility
phrase
hæv rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bɪl.ɪ.ti
Definition
To be accountable for something or someone; to have a duty or obligation to manage or take care of someone or something.
Examples
- As a manager, you have responsibility for the team’s performance.
- Parents have responsibility for raising their children.
- Employees have responsibility for completing their assigned tasks on time.
Meaning
The phrase describes the state of being responsible for tasks, decisions, or the well-being of others, often involving authority and trust.
Synonyms
- accountability
- duty
- obligation
- charge
- liability
