boss
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the person who is in charge of you at work and tells you what to do.
n.a person who oversees and directs the work of others in a professional or organizational context.
Simple“I need to ask my boss for a day off to go to the dentist.”
In context“The department boss implemented a new policy regarding remote work to improve employee retention and overall morale.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a very strong enemy at the end of a level in a video game.
n.a significant non-player character enemy, typically encountered at the end of a stage, that is more difficult to defeat than standard enemies.
Simple“It took me five tries to beat the final boss of the game.”
In context“The game's final boss features multiple phases, requiring players to adapt their strategy as the enemy's attack patterns evolve.”
Synonymsfinal bossguardian - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a friendly or informal way to address a man, often a customer.
n.an informal vocative used to address a male peer or customer, often implying a casual or respectful rapport.
Simple“Excuse me, boss, do you have the time?”
In context“The market trader addressed every male customer as boss, a linguistic habit intended to build quick, informal rapport.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a raised part or lump on a surface, often used for decoration.
n.a decorative or functional protuberance on a surface, such as the intersection of vaulting ribs in architecture.
Simple“The old shield had a metal boss in the center for extra strength.”
In context“The Gothic ceiling was adorned with intricate stone bosses where the ribs of the vault met, each carved with a unique floral motif.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
v.to tell people what to do in a way that is annoying or too powerful.
v.to exercise authoritative control over others, often in a domineering or repetitive manner.
Simple“Stop trying to boss me around; I know how to do my job.”
In context“She tended to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents were out of the house, much to their annoyance.”
UsageOften used as the phrasal verb 'boss around'.
- 06 C1 Advanced
Usage boss theguardian