26984 words

bosses

12 definitions • 19 examples
1
the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do:

Examples:

She was the boss of a large international company.
2
to work for yourself, rather than for an employer:

Examples:

I started up my own business and now I'm my own boss.
3
the person who makes all the important decisions in a particular situation:

Examples:

Who's the boss in your house?
You can share your views about your partner's treatment options, but she's the boss.
Whatever you want - you're the boss.
In retail, always remember: the customer is the boss.
There was absolutely no doubt that in this band she was the boss.
4
in computer games, an important enemy who is usually hard to defeat:

Examples:

Bosses are generally much stronger than other opponents the player has faced up to that point.
I think this character is one of the best bosses in gaming.
5
a raised rounded decoration, such as on a shield or a ceiling
6
to tell someone what to do a lot:

Examples:

7
to be in control of something, especially a sports game:

Examples:

He's a player who knows how to boss games.
Germany bossed the second half.
8
very good or excellent:

Examples:

It was a boss party.
9
the person who is in charge of an organization or a department and who tells others what to do:

Examples:

I’ll ask my boss if I can take the afternoon off.
10
a person who is senior to you at work, especially the person who is your manager:

Examples:

Getting on badly with the boss topped the list of reasons given by workers for leaving their job.
my new/old/former boss
11
the person in charge of a company:

Examples:

Now that the company finally has a new boss, investors will be demanding to see a new strategy.
company/union/bank bosses
12
to work for yourself, not for an employer:

Examples:

I always wanted to be self-employed, to be my own boss, and do things the way I thought they should be done.

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