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1. Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
Nurses have become directly responsible for rationing care.
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2. (responsible to) Having to report to (a superior) and be answerable to them for one's actions.
The head of state is responsible to his people and must obey the law.
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3. Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
He was responsible for bringing so much new music to the airwaves.
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4. Morally accountable for one's behaviour.
Inalienable rights are not a reward for responsible behaviour.
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5. (of a job or position) involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others.
He has a very responsible job and I am sure his salary is quite enviable.
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6. Capable of being trusted.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Origin
1. Late 16th century (in the sense ‘answering to, corresponding’): from obsolete French responsible, from Latin respons- ‘answered, offered in return’, from the verb respondere (see respond).
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