1.2The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
‘we would expect individuals lower down the organization to take on more responsibility’
‘Install a corporate ethics officer with real authority and independent reporting responsibility to the board.’
‘They were given both decision making power and responsibility.’
‘Such mutual independence supported by collective responsibility through state institutions seems like a good thing to me.’
‘Moreover, the job has provided me with great responsibility as well as opportunities, many of which I have exploited.’
‘And they want equality of both opportunity and responsibility.’
‘If you believe in social justice, in solidarity, in equality of opportunity and responsibility, then believe in the reforms to get us there.’
‘They already have responsibility for key decisions about transport, waste, energy, housing and other development.’
‘The increases were recommended by independent panels, which say new ways of making decisions mean more responsibility and work.’
‘It's a real commitment to equal opportunity, to fiscal responsibility and a fair society.’
‘Lessons about decision making and responsibility are combined with often harsh physical tests to reinforce the message.’
‘This sums up very neatly his belief that people should be given both responsibility and opportunity, and that they will use both wisely.’
‘He said the corporation should also be given some responsibility and authority in the sandmining operations.’
‘He observed that meetings served several illusory purposes: communication, decision making, and responsibility.’
‘Meanwhile, employers have made a decision to pass retirement responsibility back to the state, by closing final salary schemes up and down the country.’
‘Give employees ownership of and responsibility for their decisions.’
‘Give responsibility for minor decision making to the elder councils.’
‘Cultures like the Japanese or some continental European ones are less aghast at the idea of collective decision making and responsibility.’
‘Employees are chosen for self-sufficiency and for the ability to take responsibility.’
‘It's very important for the growth of the child's ability and responsibility to think in a complex way.’
‘Not making a decision absolves procrastinators of responsibility for the outcome of events.’
1.3often responsibilitiesA thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.
‘he will take over the responsibilities of overseas director’
‘Actors need to adopt a wider set of roles and responsibilities, underpinned by regulation.’
‘Further official roles and responsibilities are being drawn up by the board.’
‘The table gives the main roles and responsibilities for research governance.’
‘The company cannot be allowed to get out of its legal responsibilities in this way.’
‘The role and responsibilities of the sponsor in clinical research are key issues.’
‘I know of a particular group who are already set up and will take on this task and the responsibilities that go with it.’
‘We have a social responsibility and the authority has legal responsibilities.’
‘The burden of his espionage responsibilities gives him a distinct air of desperation.’
‘He has resumed full responsibilities at work and continues to play a key role in the partnership.’
‘These newly elected trustees must surely be aware of the magnitude of their responsibilities.’
‘She'd like me to be more creative, but that kind of life is easier if you don't have responsibilities.’
‘Unhappiness at work and home can also arise if you feel unsure about how to cope with your responsibilities.’
‘His responsibilities include modernisation of the health service across the North.’
‘It would have responsibilities over a range of areas including jobs, housing and planning.’
‘I hope they will receive a commensurate pay rise for any additional responsibilities.’
‘Civilian officers have been asked to take on their responsibilities, he said.’
‘I have different responsibilities now, and as yet have no idea how onerous they'll be.’
‘My responsibilities have dramatically decreased, giving me time to learn my lines.’
‘Three months ago my girlfriend began a more demanding job with a lot of new responsibilities.’
‘The club is well aware of its responsibilities and treats the situation very seriously.’