in charge

phrase

: having control or custody of something

He is in charge of the training program.

Examples of in charge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a departure from the past, Chiuri today is in charge of Fendi’s men’s and women’s collections as well as couture. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Anything beyond loud noise is discouraged, and perhaps feared by those in charge at Ole Miss, given how emotional Kiffin’s return will be. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Murphey is currently the special agent in charge of the Homeland Security Investigations Detroit office. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Rockford IceHogs coach Jared Nightingale will be in charge of the practices and games. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in charge

• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge
• barge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• overcharge