adjective
- having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone
- being the cause of something, especially something bad
- showing good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make good decisions
Examples
- Parents are responsible for their children’s safety.
- She is responsible for managing the entire department.
- The storm was responsible for widespread power outages.
- He’s a very responsible teenager who always does his homework.
- The CEO holds a responsible position in the company.
- You are responsible for any damage to the rental car.
- She made the responsible choice to call for help.