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responsible

/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

/rɪˈspɑnsəbl/

responsibleadjective

more responsible

Comp.

most responsible

Super.

/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

/rɪˈspɑnsəbl/

Translations

He is a responsible employee.

Он ответственный сотрудник.

Definitions

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

She is responsible for managing the team's budget.

Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.

The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.

Capable of being trusted; reliable.

He is a responsible employee who always meets his deadlines.

Involving important duties or decision-making and therefore requiring reliability and trustworthiness.

After years of hard work, she finally obtained a responsible position within the firm.

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responsiblenoun

responsibles

/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/

Used, though rarely, to denote a person who bears responsibility.

Definitions

A person who has responsibility; someone who is accountable for something.

The responsible will be held liable for any damages.