call for accountability

Phrasal-verb Governance

Meaning

to demand responsibility from someone for their actions

Example Sentences

The citizens called for accountability after the scandal broke out.

Related Vocabularies

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Related Expressions

measure up to

to meet a required ethical or professional standard

bring down tariffs

to reduce taxes on imports or exports

show off with

to display or use something to attract attention

power down

to turn off or shut down a device completely

scale back spending

to reduce the level of spending

speak up against

to voice opposition to something openly

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