take full charge; dictate alone
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
take full charge; handle entirely alone
neutralUsed when one person takes complete responsibility for a task without outside help.
You take full charge of this event alone, we all trust you.
The menu, purchasing, and service at this small restaurant are all handled entirely by the owner alone.
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He is used to handling everything on his own and never bothers others.
I took full charge of all the small chores of this move alone.
Don't take over my work entirely, I can finish it myself.
verb
make decisions without consulting others; dictate
neutral, often derogatory in contextCarries a negative connotation, referring to making decisions unilaterally without involving relevant parties.
The phenomenon of parents arranging marriages without consulting their children is rare in modern society.
Company leaders cannot make all decisions unilaterally; they should listen to employees' opinions.
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He took sole control of all the company's purchasing business and sought personal gain from it.
Some teachers take full charge of all their students' activity arrangements, ignoring their independent wishes.
This style of making all decisions for children is not conducive to their growth.