One entry found for responsible.

Main Entry: re·spon·si·ble
Pronunciation: ri-spän(t)-s-bl
Function: adjective
1 a : being the one who must answer or account for something <the committee responsible for the job> b : being the cause or explanation <the germ responsible for the disease>
2 a : able to meet one's obligations : RELIABLE <a responsible citizen> b : able to choose for oneself between right and wrong
3 : requiring a person to take charge of or be trusted with important matters <a responsible job>
- re·spon·si·ble·ness noun
- re·spon·si·bly /-bl/ adverb