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in charge
in chargeIn control or having authority over or responsibility for something. Who's in charge here? I want to speak to the person who makes the decisions. Mom said I'm in charge of chopping the carrots. Whenever Elaine is out of the office, I'm the woman in charge.See also: chargein charge (of someone or something)in control of someone or something; having the responsibility for someone or something. Who is in charge of this office? Do you like being in charge?See also: chargein charge1. In a position of leadership or supervision, as in Who's in charge here? or He's the agent in charge at the ticket counter. [Early 1500s] 2. in charge of. Having control over or responsibility for, as in You're in charge of making the salad. [Late 1500s] 3. in the charge of; in the care of. Under someone's care or supervision, as in We left the children in the charge of their grandparents. [Mid-1800s] See also: chargein charge (of somebody/something) having control or command (of something): The teacher in charge of the children has to accompany them on the coach. ♢ Who’s in charge around here?See also: charge in charge1. In a position of leadership or supervision: the security agent in charge at the airport.2. Chiefly British Under arrest.See also: charge |