responsible

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♦♦ re|spon|sible /rɪsp'ɒnsɪbəl/
1 [ADJ] v-link ADJ, usu ADJ for n/-ing
If someone or something is responsible for a particular event or situation, they are the cause of it or they can be blamed for it.
He still felt responsible for her death...
I want you to do everything you can to find out who's responsible.
2 [ADJ] v-link ADJ, usu ADJ for n/-ing
If you are responsible for something, it is your job or duty to deal with it and make decisions relating to it.
...the minister responsible for the environment...
3 [ADJ] v-link ADJ to n
If you are responsible to a person or group, they have authority over you and you have to report to them about what you do.
I'm responsible to my board of directors...
4 [ADJ]
Responsible people behave properly and sensibly, without needing to be supervised.
He feels that the media should be more responsible in what they report.
● responsibly [ADV] ADV with v
He urged everyone to act responsibly.
5 [ADJ] ADJ n
Responsible jobs involve making important decisions or carrying out important tasks.
I work in a government office. It's a responsible position, I suppose, but not very exciting...

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