Answer to

verb

To respond or react to something.

You need to answer to the principal for your behavior in school today.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To respond or react to something

Often appears as...

  • answer to a problem
  • answer to a question
verb

To be responsible or accountable to someone.

In this company, all department supervisors answer to the CEO.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To be responsible or accountable to someone

Often appears as...

  • answer to a boss
  • answer to an authority
verb

To have a particular name or description.

The local criminal who answers to the name 'The Fox' was caught last night.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To have a particular name or description

Often appears as...

  • answer to a name
  • answer to a description
verb

To respond or react to something.

You need to answer to the principal for your behavior in school today.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To respond or react to something

Often appears as...

  • answer to a problem
  • answer to a question
verb

To be responsible or accountable to someone.

In this company, all department supervisors answer to the CEO.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To be responsible or accountable to someone

Often appears as...

  • answer to a boss
  • answer to an authority
verb

To have a particular name or description.

The local criminal who answers to the name 'The Fox' was caught last night.
Visual representation of "answer to" - To have a particular name or description

Often appears as...

  • answer to a name
  • answer to a description
Definition 1 of 3
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Direct Response

Used when someone must directly confront or deal with a challenge or accusation.

Illustration for Direct Response
When confronted about the errors, you'll have to answer to the client.
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Implicit Expectation

Implies there's an expectation to explain actions, often due to a mistake or wrongdoing.

Illustration for Implicit Expectation
She had to answer to her team for the project's failure.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Direct Response

Used when someone must directly confront or deal with a challenge or accusation.

Illustration for Direct Response
When confronted about the errors, you'll have to answer to the client.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implicit Expectation

Implies there's an expectation to explain actions, often due to a mistake or wrongdoing.

Illustration for Implicit Expectation
She had to answer to her team for the project's failure.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Direct Response

Used when someone must directly confront or deal with a challenge or accusation.

Illustration for Direct Response
When confronted about the errors, you'll have to answer to the client.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implicit Expectation

Implies there's an expectation to explain actions, often due to a mistake or wrongdoing.

Illustration for Implicit Expectation
She had to answer to her team for the project's failure.
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