responsibility

US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/

UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/

A2

noun

  • Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
  • A thing to be done because it is morally correct
  • State of being dependable or reliable

Examples

to shift legal responsibility for the correct labelling of goods onto the shopkeeper

She has responsibility for public transport.