in charge
The phrase "in charge" is commonly used to describe someone who holds a position of authority or responsibility, often in a leadership role.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Having control or responsibility over something or someone.
Example
- She is in charge of the marketing department.
- Who is in charge of organizing the event?
B2Workplace
(formal)Being the person who manages or oversees a particular task, group, or organization.
Example
- The project manager is in charge of the new product launch.
- He was in charge of a team of ten engineers.
B2Military
(technical)Having command or control over a group of people or a situation.
Example
- The captain is in charge of the platoon.
- During the emergency, the chief was in charge of the rescue operations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in charge":
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