To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.
To vouch for (someone); to attest to the character of (someone).
To guarantee.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see answer, for.
To accept or take on an obligation or liability.
To accept blame, punishment, or accountability for something within one's role or chain of command, especially when a leader protects the subordinates who caused the problem.
To blame oneself for something; to acknowledge a fault.