Shouldered

/ˈʃoʊldərd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of shoulder; to carry, support, or take on a burden or responsibility.

She shouldered the responsibility of organizing the event.

To push or force one’s way through a crowd or an obstacle.

He shouldered his way through the throng to reach the front.

To place something on one’s shoulder, typically in a physical sense.

They shouldered their backpacks before heading out on the hike.

Derived from the word 'shoulder' with the addition of the past participle suffix '-ed'.

shoulder to shoulder

In close cooperation or unity.

shouldering the blame

Accepting responsibility for a mistake.

to shoulder a burden

To take on a difficult responsibility.

shoulder

The part of the body connecting the arm to the torso.

burden

A heavy load or responsibility.

To take charge of a situation.

She shouldered the project when no one else would.

To move aggressively through a crowd.

He shouldered past everyone to get to the front.