boss
Translation
boss, manager
Examples
My boss is very demanding.
My boss is very demanding.
She is the boss of a large company.
She is the boss of a large company.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) boss a person in charge of an employee He is my boss.
the boss ((of sth.)) the person in charge of an organization She is the boss of this department.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manager, supervisor, chief, head
Etymology
From Dutch 'baas', meaning 'master'.
Memory Tips
Think of the final 'boss' in a video game – the most powerful character you have to beat. Your work boss is the person in charge.