English · Phrasal verb Attested

answer to

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be accountable or responsible to; to account to; to report to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phải chịu trách nhiệm với

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm above you in the hierarchy, Jim, so you should be answering to me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To justify oneself to (someone). (usually with have to)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự biện minh với

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To respond to (a name); to treat as one's own name.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đáp lại tên gọi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “answer to” mean?

To be accountable or responsible to; to account to; to report to.

Is “answer to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.