Pronunciation

/ˈtʃiːf/

Definitions

Noun

1. Chief (plural: chiefs): A person who is in charge or leads a group, organization, or department, often having authority and responsibility. Example: “The chief executive officer (CEO) is the head of the company.”
2. ** Tribal Chief**: The leader of a traditional indigenous community. Example: “The village chief conducted a ceremony for the annual harvest.”
3. Police Chief: The highest-ranking officer in a police force. Example: “The chief of police made a statement on the recent crime surge.”

Verb

1. To be or act as the chief, usually in a leadership role. Example: “He was appointed as the project chief.”
2. To preside over or oversee something. Example: “The chief editor supervised the final editing of the book.”

Phrases

• “Serve as chief” means to take the lead or manage a position.
• “Acting chief” refers to someone temporarily filling in for the main leader.
• “Chief among…” highlights the most important or prominent member of a group.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chief architect designed the building’s layout.”
• Verb: “After the manager’s departure, the marketing director took on the role of acting chief.”
• Phrasal Usage: “He was the chief suspect in the investigation.”

Synonyms

• Leader
• Manager
• Director
• Head
• Governor
• President
• Captain (in specific contexts like military or sports teams)

Antonyms

• Follower
• Subordinate
• Assistant
• Deputy
• Underling