rest with someone

Related to word: rest

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When a responsibility or decision lies with someone, they bear the responsibility for it.

    由(某人)负责

    • The final decision was authorized to the manager, so all responsibility rests with him.

      最终的决定权在经理,因此所有的责任都由他承担。

    • The success or failure of this project ultimately rests with you.

      这个项目的成功或失败最终由你负责。

    • I can't decide the itinerary for the trip; it has to rest with you.

      我无法决定旅行的行程,这必须由你来决定。