assume responsibility
/əˈsjuːm rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Meaning
To accept duty, blame, or control for a particular situation, task, or outcome. It is often used in formal contexts when someone officially takes charge of a problem or acknowledges that they are accountable for a mistake.
Examples
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The new manager was ready to assume responsibility for the project's budget.
The new manager was ready to assume responsibility for the project's budget.
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After the merger, our team will assume responsibility for customer support.
After the merger, our team will assume responsibility for customer support.
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No one was willing to assume responsibility for the scheduling error.
No one was willing to assume responsibility for the scheduling error.
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As parents, we must assume responsibility for our children's online safety.
As parents, we must assume responsibility for our children's online safety.
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She decided to assume responsibility for organizing the annual charity gala.
She decided to assume responsibility for organizing the annual charity gala.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He assumed the responsibility of the mistake.
✓ He assumed responsibility for the mistake.
Use the preposition 'for' after 'assume responsibility' to indicate the cause or object of the responsibility.
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✗ I will take the assume responsibility.
✓ I will assume responsibility.
'Assume' is a verb, so you cannot use it as a noun after the verb 'take'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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As the team leader, you need to ___ for the project's success or failure.
💡 Accept the duty or blame.
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assume responsibility
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Who is going to ___ for locking the office doors tonight?
💡 Take charge of the task.
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assume responsibility