undertook responsibility

[ˌʌndərˈtʊk rɪˈspɑːnsəbɪləti]
verb phrase
assumiu responsabilidade
1. Past tense of undertake responsibility; to commit oneself to performing a duty or task and accept accountability for its completion
She undertook responsibility for managing the entire project.
Ela assumiu responsabilidade por gerenciar todo o projeto.
2. To voluntarily agree to be in charge of or liable for something
He undertook responsibility for his younger siblings after their parents passed away.
Ele assumiu responsabilidade pelos seus irmãos mais jovens depois que seus pais faleceram.
In Brazilian business culture, undertaking responsibility is highly valued and often expressed as 'assumir responsabilidade' in formal contexts. It reflects commitment and professionalism. In American culture, this phrase is commonly used in both professional and personal contexts to demonstrate reliability and maturity.
NYC Slang
stepped up to the plate
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assumed responsibilitytook on responsibilityaccepted responsibilitycommitted to
Antonyms / Antônimos
avoided responsibilityshirked responsibilitydeclined responsibilityrefused responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assumiu responsabilidade
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tomou a responsabilidade
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se responsabilizou por
Common colloquial alternative
Portugal
assumiu a responsabilidade
Standard European Portuguese usage, slightly more formal

Related Words

accountabilitydutyobligationcommitmentliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the bull by the horns
step up to the plate
shoulder the burden
put one's foot forward
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