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IELTS word

responsible

/rɪˈspɑnsəbl/adjective

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English definition

doing what you should do and taking care of things

Common phrases / collocations

  1. responsible for
  2. responsible person
  3. act responsibly

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The responsible worker cleaned up the spill.

  2. 2.

    She is responsible for the safety checks.

  3. 3.

    A responsible driver checks the tyres.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An office worker cleans up spilled water in a shared corridor.
doing what you should do and taking care of things
1spill is unsafe
2worker cleans it
spill is unsafe→worker cleans it