If someone has to an action or policy, they are responsible for it, and may be required to explain it to other people or be punished if it fails.
She went to the station to meet her husband, but _____ him in the crowd.
. It’s hard to rescue drowning people because they _____ so much.
High unemployment _____ the government billions of pounds in lost taxes.
What’s the matter with the radio? Why isn’t it _____?
The plan looks good on paper, but will it _____?