answer to sb
— phrasal verb with answer /ˈɑːn.sər/
/ˈæn.sɚ/ verb Definition
› to take orders from, obey, and explain your actions to someone: The great thing about working for yourself is that you don't have to answer to anyone.Obedient and compliantObeying and breaking the lawDuty, obligation and responsibility
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Synonyms and related words:
- accountable adjective
- answer for sb/sth phrasal verb
- answer for sth phrasal verb
- answerable adjective
- baby noun
- commitment noun
- fail noun 2
- had better/best do sth idiom
- hat noun
- have sth on your hands idiom
- I am not my brother's keeper idiom
- in the hot seat idiom
- owe sb a living idiom
- pass the buck idiom
- pay your dues idiom
- portfolio noun (JOB)
- preserve noun (ACTIVITY)
- purview noun
- remit noun
- shoulder noun (RESPONSIBILITY)
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