assumed responsibility
[əˈsuːmd rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti]
verb phrase / noun phrase
responsabilidade assumida
1. the act of taking on or accepting a duty, obligation, or accountability for something
She assumed responsibility for the entire project after the manager resigned.
Ela assumiu a responsabilidade pelo projeto inteiro após a saída do gerente.
2. to voluntarily accept blame, charge, or burden for a task or situation
He assumed responsibility for the company's financial losses.
Ele assumiu a responsabilidade pelas perdas financeiras da empresa.
3. to take charge or control of something previously managed by someone else
The new director assumed responsibility for all marketing operations.
O novo diretor assumiu a responsabilidade por todas as operações de marketing.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, 'assumed responsibility' is highly valued as a sign of leadership and reliability. In Brazil, this phrase reflects professional maturity and is often used in performance evaluations. In the USA, particularly in NYC, it demonstrates initiative and career ambition. However, in both contexts, assuming too much responsibility without proper resources can be viewed negatively.
NYC Slang
stepped up / took it on
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the bull by the horns
step up to the plate
own up to something
put one's neck on the line
bite off more than one can chew
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