Chef — meaning in English

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.
• head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
• honcho noun The person in charge; the boss.
• leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.

Senses

Chef is used for these senses in English:

• chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
• head A headdress; a covering for the head.
• honcho (informal) Boss, leader.
• leader One having authority to direct.

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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