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new responsibility
[/njuː rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: new responsibilities / novas responsabilidades
nova responsabilidade
1.
A newly assigned or newly acquired duty or obligation that someone must fulfill
After the promotion, she took on a new responsibility of managing the sales team.
Após a promoção, ela assumiu a nova responsabilidade de gerenciar o time de vendas.
2.
A fresh obligation or accountability that has recently come into existence
Becoming a parent brings a new responsibility to care for a child.
Tornar-se pai traz uma nova responsabilidade de cuidar de uma criança.
Synonyms
new duty
new obligation
new accountability
new role
fresh responsibility
Antonyms
old responsibility
exemption
freedom from responsibility
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
nova responsabilidade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
nova responsabilidade
Common in corporate and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
nova responsabilidade
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated to 'novo dever'
Portugal
nova responsabilidade
Standard European Portuguese; may use 'novo encargo' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
shoulder a new responsibility
take on new responsibilities
assume new responsibilities
step up to the plate
rise to the occasion
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