1. to acknowledge or accept that one is responsible for something, especially an error, wrongdoing, or mistake
The company finally decided to admit responsibility for the product defect.
A empresa finalmente decidiu admitir responsabilidade pelo defeito do produto.
2. to confess or take accountability for one's actions or their consequences
He was unwilling to admit responsibility for his behavior at the party.
Ele estava relutante em admitir responsabilidade pelo seu comportamento na festa.