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
- noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
- noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
- verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
- adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
- noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.
chief — full definition
- noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- adj Most important; primary.