Term: in charge of
In charge of (idiom/phrase)
- Having the responsibility for something or someone; in a position of authority or control. LV: atbildīgs par, vadīt, būt priekšgalā.
Example sentences:
- She was put in charge of the entire marketing department after only two years at the company.
- Who is in charge of organizing the catering for the wedding?
- The captain is in charge of the ship and all its passengers.
Common contexts:
- Work and Management: Referring to a manager, supervisor, or project lead.”I’d like to speak to the person in charge of customer service, please.”
- Supervision: Looking after people or animals.”He left his older sister in charge of the kids while he went to the store.”
- Legal/Official: Formal authority over a situation.”The police officer in charge of the investigation refused to comment.”
Common variations:
- Take charge (of): To take control or become the person responsible.”When the manager fell ill, Sarah had to take charge of the situation.”
- Put someone in charge: To give someone the responsibility.”The teacher put me in charge of the classroom for ten minutes.”
Synonyms:
- Responsible for: The most common direct synonym.
- At the helm: (Idiomatic) In control of an organization or project.
- Running (something): “He is running the show.”
Related Expression:
- The buck stops here: A phrase meaning that the person in charge is the one who ultimately takes all responsibility for mistakes or decisions.