responsibility

responsabilità, dovere

Compito o obbligo che ci si aspetta una persona svolga o di cui si occupi.

In inglese semplice: A task or duty that you are expected to do or take care of.

• Feeding the dog is your responsibility.
• His new job includes several extra responsibilities.
• Who will take on responsibility for organizing the event?

Come si usa: a responsibility to do something (We have a responsibility to protect these children.); responsibility for doing something (She has responsibility for keeping the records.)

Sinonimi: duty, obligation

Espressioni comuni: take on responsibility, family responsibility, responsibility for something, your responsibility

responsabilità

Condizione in cui si deve spiegare ciò che si fa o assumersi la colpa di ciò che accade.

In inglese semplice: The state of being expected to explain your actions or accept blame for what happens.

• He accepted responsibility for the mistake.
• The manager has overall responsibility for safety.
• No one claimed responsibility for the damage.

Come si usa: responsibility for something (The driver accepted responsibility for the accident.)

Sinonimi: accountability

Espressioni comuni: accept responsibility, take responsibility, responsibility for something