in charge of

in charge of (someone or something)

In a position of control, authority, or responsibility over someone or something. Who's in charge of operations here? I want to speak to the person who makes the decisions. Mom said I'm in charge of chopping the carrots. My eldest daughter is nearly 17, so I left her in charge of the other kids while I was away.

See also: charge, of

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in charge of

Having control over or responsibility for: You're in charge of making the salad.

See also: charge, of

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