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jefe — meaning in English

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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.
  • guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
  • manager noun A person responsible for running a business, department, team, or similar organization.

Senses

jefe is used for these senses in English:

  • boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  • boss A person in charge of a business or company.
  • boss (video games) An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress.
  • chief The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
  • chief (sometimes, ironic) An informal term of address.
  • chieftain A leader of a clan or tribe.
  • chieftain (by extension) A leader of a group.
  • guardian (video games) A major or final enemy; boss.

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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