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    responsibility

    US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/

    ・

    UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
    Robert's sister had been given the responsibility for fixing the bicycle
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A thing to be done because it is morally correct
    It was the responsibility of Robert's brother to buy him a new bicycle
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)State of being dependable or reliable
    The responsibility of caring for this child made her feel quite anxious
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
    He accepted responsibility for the accident.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.
    The responsibility of caring for her elderly parents fell on her shoulders.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
    He showed a great sense of responsibility in handling the crisis.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of.
    We have a responsibility to protect the environment.

    Video subtitles

    Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB

    03:02Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB
    • But, cats teach you responsibility and in a way almost simulates parenthood.

      But, cats teach you responsibility and in a way almost simulates parenthood.

    • but cats teach you responsibility and, in a way, almost simulates parenthood.

      but cats teach you responsibility and, in a way, almost simulates parenthood.

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • And if you don't know what you want to do, your responsibility is to figure that out.

      And if you don't know what you want to do, your responsibility is to figure that out.

    • your responsibility is to figure that out,

      your responsibility is to figure that out,

    A2

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • yourself and others and taking responsibility in all those things or else you will come

      yourself and others and taking responsibility in all those things or else you will come

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

      TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And that is to say, "When you're president, how are you going to keep us safe?" That's our responsibility as adults.

      And that is to say, "When you're president, how are you going to keep us safe?" That's our responsibility as adults.

    • He asks, "Does the United States have a responsibility to protect?

      He asks, "Does the United States have a responsibility to protect?

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • >> Catherine McKinnell: The Government must take responsibility for their role in the

      >> Catherine McKinnell: The Government must take responsibility for their role in the

    • The Government must take responsibility for its role in the mess now left by Carillion.

      The Government must take responsibility for its role in the mess now left by Carillion.

    B1

    UNDERTALE Animated Short | Funny Bones !

    05:42UNDERTALE Animated Short | Funny Bones !
    • Well, I just wasn't ready for the responsibility.

      Well, I just wasn't ready for the responsibility.

    • Well, I just wasn't ready for the responsibility.

      Well, I just wasn't ready for the responsibility.

    B2

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • to take the responsibility for passenger service

      to take the responsibility for passenger service

    B1

    Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties

    04:08Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties
    • So when you talk about dialogue and communication and this responsibility for the leader of Taiwan, I think about former President Ma Ying-jeou and how he met Xi Jinping in 2015.

      So when you talk about dialogue and communication and this responsibility for the leader of Taiwan, I think about former President Ma Ying-jeou and how he met Xi Jinping in 2015.

    • communication and this responsibility for the leader of Taiwan, I think about

      communication and this responsibility for the leader of Taiwan, I think about

    B1

    Over 100 killed in deadly attack on Moscow concert hall

    03:07Over 100 killed in deadly attack on Moscow concert hall
    • The terror group ISIS is taking responsibility.

      The terror group ISIS is taking responsibility.

    • Kyiv firmly denies the allegation and ISIS claimed responsibility.

      Kyiv firmly denies the allegation and ISIS claimed responsibility.

    B2