having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong. responsible for doing ...

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word responsible, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions.

[uncountable, countable] a moral duty to do something or to help or take care of somebody because of your job, position, etc.

a duty to deal with or take care of someone or something, so that it is your fault if something goes wrong

​in a sensible way that shows you can be trusted. to act responsibly. opposite irresponsibly. Oxford Collocations DictionaryResponsibly is used with these ...

responsible adjective (GOOD JUDGMENT). having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own: We want to be responsible citizens.

responsibly adverb NAmE//rɪˈspɑnsəbli// in a sensible way that shows you can be trusted to act responsibly.

a state in which a person who is accused of a crime is not considered to be responsible for their actions, because they have a serious mental illness.

3 дня назад · RESPONSIBILITY definition: 1. something that it is your job or duty to deal with: 2. to be in a position of authority over…. Learn more.