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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"

    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"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of boss as a noun, verb and adjective in English, with synonyms, idioms and pronunciation. Find out how to use boss in different contexts, such as work, games and decoration.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bossBoss Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word boss, from a person in authority to a raised ornamentation. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › bossBOSS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOSS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'boss' in British and American English. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for 'boss'.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBOSS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of boss as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations. A boss is someone who is in charge of employees and gives them orders, or someone who orders others around.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › bossBoss - definition of boss by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. a. An employer or supervisor. b. One who makes decisions or exercises authority. 2. A professional politician who controls a party or a political machine. tr.v.bossed, boss·ing, boss·es. To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner: bossing us around. adj.Slang. First-rate; topnotch.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bossBoss - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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. A boss at a job might hire you, give you feedback on your work, or tell you what your responsibilities are.