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老板 — meaning in English

lǎo bǎn

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English meaning

  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
  • chieftain noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
  • foreman noun A person who supervises a group of workers, especially on a construction site or in a factory.
  • manager noun A person responsible for running a business, department, team, or similar organization.
  • overseer noun A person who supervises the work of others.
  • ringleader noun The person who leads or organizes a group, especially one doing something disruptive or illegal.

Senses

老板 is used for these senses in English:

  • boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  • chief (sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.
  • chieftain A leader of a clan or tribe.
  • foreman (management) The leader of a work crew.
  • manager (management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
  • overseer One who oversees or supervises.
  • ringleader A leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

chief — full definition

  1. noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
  2. adj Most important; primary.

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