answer to somebody/something phrasal verb (see also answer)

1. to give an explanation to someone, especially about something that you have done wrong:
Phipps answers to me and me alone.

2. answer to the name of something to be called a particular name – used humorously:
a well-dressed young woman answering to the name of Suzanne

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answer to
answer to (someone)
to be responsible to someone else.
If you own your own company, you do not have to answer to stockholders.

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answer to
to explain or justify one's actions to someone
The manager had to answer to the company president about the problems in the office.

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answer to
v. To be named; go by a certain name or designation; be accountable.
When you walk my dog, please remember that he answers to the name "Caesar."
As head of the company she does not have to answer to anyone.

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answer to someone
answer to (someone)
to be responsible to someone else.
If you own your own company, you do not have to answer to stockholders.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

answer to someone
to explain or justify one's actions to someone
The manager had to answer to the company president about the problems in the office.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲