Bosses
/ˈbɒsɪz/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idiom
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Definitions
1
A person who is in charge of other people at work.
/ˈbɒsɪz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Person in charge
My bosses are very supportive.
💡 Simply: The person who tells you what to do at work.
More Examples
2
The bosses announced a company-wide meeting.
How It's Used
Business
"The bosses decided to implement a new policy."
Everyday Life
"My bosses are pretty understanding about work-life balance."
Idioms & expressions
be the boss
To be in charge; to be in control.
"She likes to be the boss in her relationships."
From Middle English *boss, from Old French *bosse, meaning "a knob or protuberance." Its evolution to mean a person in authority is a later development.
The word's use to describe people in authority emerged gradually, expanding from its original meaning related to physical protrusions.
Memory tip
Think of a 'boss' as someone who is at the 'top' of the organization.
Practice
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