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]

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