responder por

be responsible for

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be responsible for Often used to say someone is in charge of something or must account for it. In some contexts, it can also mean to answer for someone or something.

PO: Ela responde por toda a equipe.

EN: She is responsible for the whole team.

Por que seu pai deveria responder por aquilo?

Why should his father be held responsible for that?

— Маленькая Вера (1988)

É muito melhor responder por uma coisa.

It's much better to be accountable for one thing.

— A Onda (2008)

Devemos responder por tudo.

We must be held accountable for everything.

— Henrique V (1989)