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responsible ( Adjective)
UK /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ US /rɪˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
Comparative
more responsible
Superlative
most responsible
1-
B1
to take responsibility for someone or something, to entrust something to someone
-> All of the people are responsible for their acts.
-> If the students want to get good marks, they are responsible for their study schedules.
Synonym
accountable, liable
2-
B1
to accuse someone for an event or situation
-> He was responsible for the files, which include many government issues.
-> She was responsible for the clothing department.
Synonym
steady, trutable
3-
B2
condition caused by a person or thing
-> Of course, vaccination is primarily responsible for the low incidence rates.
4-
B1
Someone in a high position to report something
-> How could a guy like this have held a responsible position at the CIA?
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'responsible' Contained Stories
You might not give automobiles much attention if you're typically the passenger in a vehicle. When you lift the hood or check underneath a car, though, you'll notice that it's an astonishing mix of hundreds of pieces that all have to work together in sync to transport you from point a to point b. The mechanism of a car is hard to understand. Mechanics is the essential and responsible major for this structure, although everything is mechanical in today's world. The measurement of every part of a car is essential in terms of building a proper structure. People should measure every detail of the car so as to build a strong and working one. It can be a magical process for those who do not understand anything about it. However, it is not a magic process; it is a manageable and detailed process in which there are tens of people who are managing the process and matching the material properly.