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 something Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.
responsible for somebody/something Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children.
The management team is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.
I'd like to talk to whoever is responsible here.
being able to be blamed for something
responsible for something Who's responsible for this mess?
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions.
We will ensure that anyone found responsible for the accident is held accountable.
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice.
You mustn't feel responsible in any way.
being the cause of something
responsible for something Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90 per cent of deaths from lung cancer.
He believes that man-made carbon dioxide is directly responsible for global warming.
Hormonal changes may be partly responsible for these mood swings.
that you can trust and rely on
The child should be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
We need to teach our children to act as responsible citizens.
the importance of using medicines in a responsible manner
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work.
The firm specializes in socially responsible investments.
responsible with something They are not very responsible with money.
needing somebody who can be trusted and relied on; involving important duties
a responsible position
having to report to somebody/something with authority or in a higher position and explain to them what you have done
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly.
