in charge

1. in the charge of ; in the care of . Under someone's care or supervision, as in We left the children in the charge of their grandparents . [Mid-1800s]

2. In a position of leadership or supervision, as in Who's in charge here? or He's the agent in charge at the ticket counter . [Early 1500s]

3. in charge of . Having control over or responsibility for, as in You're in charge of making the salad . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

Never mind that the person in charge of the government’s anti-pandemic policies at that time was Kennedy’s new patron, then-President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

The newly elected President of the United States has nominated a sexual predator to be in charge of the Department of Justice.

From Salon

The editing of a session that would normally last more than an hour gave a few small clues about Amorim's thinking before his first match in charge at Ipswich on Sunday.

From BBC

With the Republicans in charge of every branch, the Democrats’ options for stopping Trump from implementing his policies are extremely limited.

From Salon

Ex-Wales & British & Irish Lions centre Tom Shanklin praised Gatland for "transforming" the national side during his first spell in charge, but said Wales now lack an identity.

From BBC

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