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   boss

   /bɒs/

   noun

   • 1. a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization: "I asked my boss for a promotion"
   • ▪ a person in control of a group or situation: "does he see you as a partner, or is he already the boss?"
   • ▪ a particularly tough enemy, usually appearing at the end of a section or level: "the boss characters provide more than enough challenge"

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) orders in a domineering manner: "he does not like being bossed around"

   adjective

   • 1. excellent; outstanding: informal North American "that was a real boss move on his part"

   Word Origin early 19th century (originally US): from Dutch baas ‘master’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What does boss mean?

   • Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of BOSS is a person who exercises control or authority; specifically : one who directs or supervises workers. How to use boss in a sentence.

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   Who is your boss?

   • Your boss is the person in charge of the organization or department where you work. He cannot stand his boss. Occasionally I have to go and ask the boss for a rise. If you are the boss in a group or relationship, you are the person who makes all the decisions . He thinks he's the boss.

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   How do you describe a boss in a sentence?

   • If you work as a waiter, your boss might be the restaurant manager. A boss at a job might hire you, give you feedback on your work, or tell you what your responsibilities are. If someone is in charge of a group, you could describe that person as a boss as well: "She's the boss of the French club — she tells everyone what to do."

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   How do you describe your boss?

   • My boss is always checking up on me. My boss is very sympathetic about my situation. My current boss gives me much more freedom. It took guts to stand up and tell the boss how she felt. My older brother is always bossing me about. (Definition of boss from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 經理, 老闆, 上司… 经理, 老板, 上司…

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   boss: [noun] a protuberant part or body. a raised ornamentation (as on a belt or shield) : stud. an ornamental projecting block used in architecture.

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   BOSS definition: 1. the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do: 2. to work for…. Learn more.

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   Boss definition: a person who employs or superintends workers; manager. . See examples of BOSS used in a sentence.

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   13 meanings: 1. a person in charge of or employing others 2. mainly US a professional politician who controls a party machine.... Click for more definitions.

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   A boss is an authority figure, often the person who tells you what to do at work. If you work as a waiter, your boss might be the restaurant manager.

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   BOSS definition: 1. someone who is responsible for employees and tells them what to do: 2. to tell someone what…. Learn more.

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   boss: See: chief , direct , director , employer , manage , principal , superintend , supervise