be responsible for

have as one's sphere or territory v travel across or pass over v be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism v hold within range of an aimed firearm v to take an action to protect against future problems v hide from view or knowledge v protect or defend (a position in a game) v maintain a check on

especially by patrolling v protect by insurance v make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities v invest with a large or excessive amount of something v help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities v be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of v spread over a surface to conceal or protect v cover as if with a shroud v copulate with a female, used especially of horses v put something on top of something else v play a higher card than the one previously played v be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game v sit on (eggs) v clothe, as if for protection from the elements

bestow v organize or be responsible for v convey or communicate

make a gift of v cause to happen or be responsible for v dedicate v give or supply v transmit (knowledge or skills) v bring about v leave with

n legendary king of ancient Phrygia who was said to be responsible for the Gordian knot