Read the dictionary definition of responsible. All definitions for this word.
1. being the agent or cause
1. determined who was the responsible party
2. termites were responsible for the damage
2. worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
1. a responsible adult
2. responsible journalism
3. a responsible position
4. the captain is responsible for the ship's safety
5. the cabinet is responsible to the parliament
3. having an acceptable credit rating
1. a responsible borrower