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Take ownership
Assigning or accepting responsibility
Literal Meaning
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
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be accountable
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