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책임지다

chaegimjida[채김지다]Intermediate · TOPIK IISocial activities

be in charge

VerbSino-Korean: 責任 지다

  1. 1

    be in charge

    To be responsible for a task or duty.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이나 임무를 꼭 하기로 담당하다.

    • In our house, my father takes charge of the housework.

    • Our company's air conditioners will take charge of getting rid of this summer's heat for you.

  2. 2

    be responsible

    To bear an obligation or responsibility or face certain sanctions due to an undesirable situation or outcome.

    Korean definition: 어떤 바람직하지 않은 사태나 결과가 생긴 데 대하여 의무나 부담을 지거나 제재를 받다.

    • The prime minister took responsibility for the nation's economic difficulties and resigned.

    • When the company's performance dropped sharply, the chairman took responsibility for his management style and stepped down.