/tə brɪŋ tə əˈkaʊnt/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. yêu cầu trả lời, yêu cầu giải thích;
2. bắt đầu điều tra.
A more thorough explanation: To hold someone responsible for their actions, often in a legal or formal context. It implies a demand for explanation, justification, or punishment.
Example: The company was brought to account for its environmental violations.