complete responsibility
[/kəmˈplit rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrase
responsabilidade completa
1. The state of being fully accountable for something; total obligation or duty to fulfill a task or obligation without assistance or shared burden
After the accident, he took complete responsibility for the damages.
Após o acidente, ele assumiu a responsabilidade completa pelos danos.
2. Full authority and accountability combined; having total control and obligation for an outcome
As project manager, she has complete responsibility for the team's success.
Como gerente de projeto, ela tem a responsabilidade completa pelo sucesso da equipe.
In Brazilian business culture, 'responsabilidade completa' is commonly used in corporate hierarchies to define clear accountability lines. In American contexts, accepting 'complete responsibility' is often viewed as a sign of integrity and leadership. The phrase is frequently used in legal documents, workplace policies, and formal agreements in both cultures.
NYC Slang
on you / all on you
Related Idioms & Phrases
take full responsibility
bear complete responsibility
shoulder complete responsibility
hold someone completely responsible
assume full accountability
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