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Term: up to somebody

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Used as a preposition, it means having the responsibility, decision-making power or authority over something.

Example sentence: The final decision on this matter is up to the manager.

Sense 2: Used as a phrasal verb, it means to leave a decision, action, or responsibility to someone else.

Example sentence: I'm not sure which color to choose for the room, so I'll leave it up to you.

Sense 3: Used idiomatically to refer to someone's ability or capability to handle a situation or task.

Example sentence: Sarah is a reliable employee and I'm confident she is up to the challenge.

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