LEARNit Dictionary
responsible
adjective
/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
UK
/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/
US
B1
OPAL
1
B1
having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong
مسئول, متعهد, پاسخگو, وظیفهشناس, موظف
2
B1
being able to be blamed for something
مسئول, مقصر
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.
3
B2
being the cause of something
علت, مسبب
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.
4
B2
that you can trust and rely on
قابلاعتماد, مطمئن, متعهّد, قابل اتکا, امین
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.
They are not very responsible with money.
opposite
irresponsible
5
B2
needing somebody who can be trusted and relied on; involving important duties
مسئول, متعهد, وظیفهشناس
a
responsible position
6
having to report to somebody/something with authority or in a higher position and explain to them what you have done
مسئول, پاسخگو
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly.