responsible

re|spon|si|ble [ rı`spansəbl ] adjective ***

1. ) never before noun deserving to be blamed for something that has happened:

Parents feel responsible when things go wrong.

hold someone responsible (for something): The farmer was held responsible for the damage done by his animals.

find someone responsible (for something): How long will they be in prison if they are found responsible?

a ) never before noun responsible for if something or someone is responsible for a situation or event, they are the cause of it:

The chemical is directly responsible for those deaths.

He was responsible for the accident.

2. ) never before noun responsible for someone who is responsible for someone or something is in charge of them and must make sure that what they do or what happens to them is right or satisfactory:

The manager is responsible for the general running of the theater.

a ) usually before noun a responsible job or position is one in which you have to make important decisions or be in charge of a lot of people

3. ) sensible, reliable, and able to be trusted to do the right thing:

She may be only 14, but she's very responsible.

a ) used about people's behavior or attitudes:

Schools have adopted a very responsible attitude toward the problem.

─ opposite IRRESPONSIBLE

be responsible to someone

if you are responsible to someone, they are in a position of authority over you and can ask you to prove that your actions or decisions are correct and reasonable:

The prime minister and his ministers are all responsible to Parliament.