responsiblere·spon·si·ble /rɪˈspɒnsəbəlrɪˈspɑːn-/ adjectiveadj1be responsible for something to be officially in charge of something as part of your job, meaning you must accept the blame if something goes wrongPartners are officially responsible for all the firm’s financial obligations.
the City watchdog responsible for regulating fund managers
2be responsible to somebody if you are responsible to someone in your job, you have to report your actions, progress etc to themThe Computer Group Manager is responsible to the Head of Computer Development.
3responsible job/position etcJOB a job, position etc in which the ability to make good judgements and decisions is importantAs works manager, I had an interesting and responsible job.