To assume control or responsibility for a situation or task
Actual Meaning
Be responsible and accountable for something
Examples in Context
'You need to take ownership of this issue.' (Translation: You're responsible for fixing this)
Helpful Tips
1Accountability language
2Often in performance reviews
3Initiative expected
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
be accountable
take responsibility
own up
claim
accept liability
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