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Chief (Noun)

Meaning 1

A person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Honcho
  • Foreman
  • Boss
  • Gaffer

Hypernyms

  • Supervisor

Hyponyms

  • Baas
  • Straw Boss
  • Ganger

Meaning 2

A person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The police chief was responsible for overseeing the entire department and making key decisions about resource allocation.
  • As the chief of the marketing team, she was in charge of developing and implementing the company's advertising strategy.
  • The chief executive officer of the company was a highly respected business leader with a reputation for making tough decisions.
  • The fire chief was the first to arrive on the scene and quickly took charge of the emergency response efforts.
  • The chief of staff was the president's most trusted advisor and was responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the White House.

Synonyms

  • Head
  • Top Dog

Hypernyms

  • Leader

Hyponyms

  • General
  • Department Head
  • General Manager
  • Head Of Household
  • Capo
  • Grand Dragon
  • Administrator
  • Secretary
  • Don

Meaning 3

The head of a tribe or clan.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Chieftain
  • Tribal Chief
  • Headman

Hypernyms

  • Leader

Hyponyms

  • Pendragon
  • Indian Chief
  • Indian Chieftain
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