boss

[bɒs]

boss Definition

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

• manager
• supervisor
• chief
• director
• head

Antonyms for boss

• employee
• worker
• subordinate

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.

• play both ends against the middle

  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.

• pull rank

  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

• boss around

  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.

• like a boss

  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.