chief

• Bezeichnet etwas, das am wichtigsten oder wesentlichsten ist, oder eine Person, die den höchsten Rang innehat oder Autorität besitzt.

Describes something that is the most important or main, or a person who holds the highest rank or authority.

1. Most important or primaryB1formal

   Having the highest rank, authority, or importance.

   Haupt-

   • The chief concern is the safety of the passengers.
   • She is the chief architect of the new policy.
   • Our chief objective is to increase efficiency.

   Synonymecardinalcentralforemostkeyleadingmainmajorparamountpremierprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymeancillaryauxiliaryinferiorlesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Highest in rank or authorityB1formal

   Being the leader or head of a group or organization.

   Haupt-

   • He was appointed chief executive officer of the company.
   • The chief engineer oversaw the entire construction project.
   • The chief justice delivered the final verdict.

   Synonymeforemostheadleadingpremierprimaryprincipalseniorsupremetop

   Antonymeinferiorjuniorsecondarysubordinate

• Substantiv, das den Anführer, das Oberhaupt oder eine Person mit höchster Autorität in einer Gruppe, Organisation oder einem Stamm bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a leader, head, or person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

1. Leader of a groupA2formal

   The person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

   Anführer

   • The chief of the tribe made an important announcement.
   • He was elected as the chief of the fire department.
   • The chief of staff coordinates all operations.

   Synonymebosscaptainchieftaincommanderheadleaderprincipalruler

   Antonymefollowersubordinate

2. Head of a departmentB1formal

   The person in charge of a specific department or division within an organization.

   Abteilungsleiter

   • She is the chief of the marketing department.
   • The chief engineer approved the new design.
   • The chief financial officer presented the budget report.

   Synonymeadministratorbossdepartment headdirectorheadleadermanagersupervisor

   Antonymesubordinateunderling