Collocations for "accountable"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "accountable" in context.
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accountable
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- need to be more accountable
- be accountable for your [actions, behavior, mistake]
- was held accountable for his [actions]
- cannot be held accountable for (any)
- was held [publicly, financially] accountable (for)
- hold them [publicly] accountable
- hold yourself accountable (for)
- hold myself personally accountable (for)
- accountable and [transparent, responsible, effective]
- an accountable [government, administration]
- accountable under [international law, article 15]
- is ultimately accountable for
- is accountable to [parliament, the director, the CEO]
- are accountable to their [customers, employees, shareholders]
'accountable' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):