English Explanatory Dictionary

hold to account

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To require a person to explain or to accept responsibility for his or her actions; to blame or punish someone for what has occurred.

Word forms

hold to account holds to account holding to account held to account

Synonyms

call to account hold accountable hold responsible take to task

Related words

account to account for accountability
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