English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word "answer to" in English

What does "answer to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

answer to

US /ˈænsər tə/
UK /ˈænsər tə/
"answer to" picture

Phrasal Verb

1.

to be responsible or accountable to someone or something

Example:
•
Every employee must answer to the department manager.
•
Ultimately, we all answer to the law.
Synonym:
be accountable tobe responsible toreport tobe subordinate tobe subject to
2.

to be controlled or influenced by something

Example:
•
The new system doesn't answer to the old commands.
•
His behavior doesn't answer to any logical explanation.
Synonym:
correspond toconform toaccord withbe consistent with
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
answeranswer foranswering machineanswer back