Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in charge

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.02 in modern English

Syllables: in- charge
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.

prep_phrase

Having the power of command or control.

prep_phrase

In the care, custody or command (of someone).

Dated

Example Sentences

"He left his daughter in charge of watching her younger sisters."
"This internet browser puts you in charge of your personal settings."
"You show me the people who control the money, the land, and the weapons, and I'll show you the people in charge."
"Ashley: You're Dr. Warren, the one in charge of the excavation. Do you know what happened to the beacon? Dr. Warren: It was moved to the spaceport this morning. Manuel and I stayed behind to help pack up the camp."
"The suspect was given in charge and taken to the police station."
"I have myself seen the wife of a mohout give a baby in charge to an elephant, while she was on some business, and have been highly amused in observing the sagacity and care of the unwieldy nurse."

Usage

Dated

Phrases

large and in charge

Synonyms

at the helm

Questions

What does in charge mean?: Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.

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