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chiefs

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃifs// UK //tʃˈiːfs// chiefs

n. the people in the highest positions of power in an organization. You use this to talk about the leaders who make the big decisions.

n. the individuals holding the highest rank or authority within a hierarchy or organization. Often used in professional or journalistic contexts to refer to executive leadership.


SIMPLE

The police chiefs met today to discuss the new safety plan.

CONTEXTUAL

After the merger, the company chiefs decided to restructure the entire marketing department to save costs.

COMPLEX

While the junior staff handled the daily operations, the tribal chiefs were responsible for negotiating the long-term land use agreements with the regional government.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'chief'. While 'chiefs' is the standard modern plural, the archaic form 'chieves' is no longer used in contemporary English.

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