IN CHARGE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

in charge

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Definition of in charge

as in presiding

highest in rank or authority The team member in charge led the morning meeting.

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Recent Examples of in charge Edith finds her and lures her away to a better life on the internet, leaving Edith in charge of Paladin’s gear and systems. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 The Bridgewater woman started working at the Quincy RMV in 2019 and was in charge of transactions that included issuing duplicate titles, changing ownership, amending and correcting titles, and adding liens. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Marini, who was appointed head of the Japan studio in March, is in charge of its homegrown film, series and anime productions. — Mark Schilling, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 But that brings us to today’s guest, the man in charge of literally something that upended the entire sales car collector industry, Howard Swig, who’s the president of Bring a Trailer these days. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in charge

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