Meaning of the word "take ownership" in English

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

take ownership

US /teɪk ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/
UK /teɪk ˈəʊnəˌʃɪp/

Idiom

to accept responsibility for something, especially a problem or failure

Example:
It's time for you to take ownership of your mistakes.
The manager encouraged his team to take ownership of their projects.