adjective

 

be responsible for sb/sth/doing sth: to be the person whose duty is to deal with someone or something

I'm responsible for looking after the children in the evenings.

 

be responsible for sth/doing sth: to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad

Who was responsible for the accident?

 

behaving correctly showing good judgment and able to be trusted

a hard-working and responsible employee

 

job A responsible job is important because you have to make decisions that affect other people.