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Definition
To hold a person or an organization accountable or responsible.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or political contexts, this term carries a strong sense of official duty and consequence. It is frequently associated with government officials or management figures who are expected to answer for failures or errors within their jurisdiction.
Examples
Something went wrong this time, someone must be held accountable.
How do you think we should hold that department accountable?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday situations like asking a friend to take responsibility for a minor mistake, as it sounds overly serious and bureaucratic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
