hacerse cargo

to take charge of; to take responsibility for

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phrase Common #7,161
to take charge of; to take responsibility for Usually used with de + noun: hacerse cargo de algo/alguien. It means to assume responsibility or take care of a task, person, or situation.
SP: Ninguno de sus hijos quiso hacerse cargo del negocio.
EN: None of his children wanted to take charge of the business.