Pronunciation

/ˈbɒs/

Definitions

Noun

• A person who has authority and supervises others in a workplace or group: The boss is responsible for making important decisions.
• A leader or manager: The team’s boss delegated tasks to each member.
• A term of endearment or familiarity for one’s romantic partner: He’s the boss of our little company, but also my better half.

Verb

• To supervise or manage: She was promoted to boss the new project.
• To direct or command: The boss ordered his employees to finish the report by the deadline.
• To act as a leader or guide: The coach is known for bossing the team around on the field.

Phrases

• “Boss up” or “boss someone around” means to give orders or lead someone.
• “Under the boss’s watch” signifies being supervised or managed by someone in authority.
• “Who’s your boss?” is a question asking about someone’s superior or employer.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The boss called a meeting to discuss the upcoming project.
• Verb: It’s not uncommon for the boss to check in with employees during the day.
• Interjection: Hey, boss! Can you spare a moment?

Synonyms

• Manager
• Supervisor
• Director
• Team leader
• Head
• Chief
• Mastermind
• Overlord (informal, often humorous)