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chief

[tʃiːf]

chief Definition

  • 1the leader or most important person in a group or organization
  • 2the head of a tribe or clan

Using chief: Examples

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

  • Example

    The chief of police held a press conference.

  • Example

    He was appointed as the new chief of staff.

  • Example

    The chief of the tribe welcomed us warmly.

  • Example

    The chief executive officer made the final decision.

chief Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chief

Antonyms for chief

Idioms Using chief

  • a person who has a lot of power or authority, especially in a company or organization

    Example

    The big chief of the corporation was not happy with the latest financial report.

  • top dog (or chief)

    the person who has the most power or authority in a particular situation

    Example

    He became the top dog in the company after the previous CEO retired.

  • number one (or chief)

    the most important or successful person in a particular group or field

    Example

    She is considered the number one expert in her field.

Phrases with chief

  • having the highest rank or authority in a particular area

    Example

    The president is the commander in chief of the armed forces.

  • a humorous way of referring to the person who does most of the cooking in a household

    Example

    My wife is the cook in chief in our family.

  • most important or significant among a group of things or people

    Example

    Education is chief among the priorities of this government.

Origins of chief

from Old French 'chief', from Latin 'caput', meaning 'head'

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Summary: chief in Brief

The term 'chief' [tʃiːf] refers to the leader or most important person in a group or organization, exemplified by 'The chief of police held a press conference.' It also denotes the head of a tribe or clan. 'Chief' extends into phrases like 'in chief,' and idioms like 'big chief,' denoting a person with a lot of power or authority, and 'top dog,' implying the most powerful person in a particular situation.

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