take responsibility
The phrase "take responsibility" emphasizes personal accountability and the willingness to address the outcomes of one's actions.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To acknowledge and accept the consequences of one's actions or decisions.
Example
- She decided to take responsibility for the mistake and apologized to the team.
C1Leadership
(formal)To accept accountability for a situation, often protecting those under one's command.
Example
- The manager took responsibility for the project's failure, shielding her team from criticism.
C1Legal
(technical)To accept an obligation or liability.
Example
- He took responsibility for the debt after the business partnership dissolved.
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