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Word

bosses

Phoneticsboss·es

US/ˈbɔsɪz/

UK/bˈɒsɪz/

Definition

n. raised, round decorations on a shield or a ceiling.

n. plural of the technical noun referring to a protuberant ornament or knob on the surface of an object, such as a shield or a vaulting rib.

Examples

“The bosses are meeting to discuss the new office rules.”

“After the company merger, the new bosses decided to change the working hours for all employees.”

“While the department heads manage daily tasks, the ultimate decision regarding the budget rests with the bosses in the executive suite.”

Examples

simple

“The bosses are meeting to discuss the new office rules.”

contextual

“After the company merger, the new bosses decided to change the working hours for all employees.”

complex

“While the department heads manage daily tasks, the ultimate decision regarding the budget rests with the bosses in the executive suite.”

Synonyms

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Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
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