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in charge of

/ɪn tʃɑːrdʒ ʌv/

[/ɪn tʃɑːrdʒ ʌv/]

responsible for

Intermediatephrase

Definition

Having control of or responsibility for someone or something.

Example

She is in charge of the whole project.

She is in charge of the whole project.

Etymology

From 'charge' meaning responsibility or duty, with 'in of'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in work and organisational contexts.

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