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chief

UK/t͡ʃiːf/ US/ˈtʃif/ very common slang
adjective (1) noun (2)

adjective

1.

most important element

  • “the chief aim of living”
  • “the main doors were of solid glass”
  • “the principal rivers of America”
  • “the principal example”
  • “policemen were primary targets”
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noun

1.

a person who is in charge

  • “the head of the whole operation”
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2.

a person who exercises control over workers

  • “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”
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Phrases

  • air chief marshal
  • assistant chief constable
  • band chief Terms derived from chief (noun)
  • base chief Terms derived from chief (noun)
  • big white chief Terms derived from chief (noun)
  • case in chief Terms derived from chief (noun)
  • champion in chief Terms derived from chief (noun)
  • chief cell
  • chief constable
  • chief cook and bottle washer
  • chief cook and bottle-washer
  • chief editor

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