Meaning of the word boss in English

What does boss mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boss

US /bɑːs/
UK /bɑːs/
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Noun

1.

a person who is responsible for a particular employee or department and who tells them what to do

Example:
My boss gave me a raise.
She's the boss of the marketing department.
2.

a person who makes decisions and tells others what to do

Example:
Who's the boss around here?
She likes to be the boss in every situation.

Verb

1.

to tell someone what to do, especially in a way that is annoying or too direct

Example:
Don't try to boss me around.
He likes to boss everyone around.
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