responsible

Everyday

1. If you are responsible for something, it is your job or duty to look after it or do it. tree →
2. If you are responsible for something that happened, you caused it and can be blamed or praised. tree →
3. A responsible person is sensible and can be trusted to do the right thing. tree →

In the lessons

Used at school: class jobs ("You are responsible for feeding the fish"), being a responsible pupil, responsible internet use. In stories: who is responsible for the mess? In safety: an adult responsible for you. Phrase: "take responsibility".

Examples

• I am responsible for watering the class plants. tree →
• Who is responsible for this mess? tree →
• She is very responsible and always does her homework. tree →
• A responsible adult must come on the trip. tree →
• Be responsible online and never share your password. tree →
• The storm was responsible for the power cut. tree →
• Owning a pet means being responsible for it. tree →
• “No, no,” Mr. Darling always said, “I am responsible for it all. tree →

Note

Followed by "for": responsible for something. Noun: responsibility (plural responsibilities). Opposite: irresponsible. Spelling: -ible, not -able.

In Jewish tradition

Used at school: class jobs ("You are responsible for feeding the fish"), being a responsible pupil, responsible internet use. In stories: who is responsible for the mess? In safety: an adult responsible for you. Phrase: "take responsibility".

Examples

• + Keep it legal Whatever your use, remember that you are responsible for ensuring that what you are doing is legal. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Followed by "for": responsible for something. Noun: responsibility (plural responsibilities). Opposite: irresponsible. Spelling: -ible, not -able.