boss

[bɒs]

boss Definition

  • 1a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
  • 2an employer

Using boss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My boss is very demanding.

  • Example

    The boss gave me a raise.

  • Example

    She's the boss of her own company.

  • Example

    He's a tough boss to work for.

boss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for boss

Antonyms for boss

Idioms Using boss

  • be one's own boss

    to be self-employed or in charge of one's own work

    Example

    After years of working for others, she decided to be her own boss and start her own business.

  • to try to gain an advantage by playing two opposing sides against each other

    Example

    The boss was playing both ends against the middle, trying to get the best deal for himself.

  • to use one's superior position to make someone do what one wants

    Example

    The boss pulled rank and made everyone work overtime.

Phrases with boss

  • tell someone what to do in a way that is annoying or unpleasant

    Example

    I don't like being bossed around by my co-workers.

  • boss someone about/around

    tell someone what to do in a way that is annoying or unpleasant

    Example

    She's always bossing her little brother around.

  • to do something with great skill and confidence

    Example

    He finished the project like a boss.

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Summary: boss in Brief

The term 'boss' [bɒs] refers to a person in charge of a worker or organization, often an employer. It can be used to describe a demanding or tough manager, as in 'He's a tough boss to work for.' The phrase 'like a boss' denotes doing something with great skill and confidence, while 'be one's own boss' means being self-employed or in charge of one's own work.

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