boss
Pronunciation: [bɔs]
Word
Context: "workplace"
(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people at work. This person tells others what to do and helps them do their jobs better.
Example
My boss is very supportive and helps me with my projects.
Example
Her boss never listens to her ideas, which makes her feel undervalued.
Example
Who is your boss at your job?
Context: "workplace"
(verb) to give orders or control over someone. If you boss someone around, you tell them what to do in a commanding way.
Example
He likes to boss his little brother around when they play games.
Example
Unlike his friends, he never tries to boss anyone around.
Example
Do you think it's okay to boss others around sometimes?
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