boss

• Используется в американском английском для описания чего-то отличного, крутого или впечатляющего.

Used in American English to describe something as excellent, cool, or impressive.

1. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

   Used to describe something that is very good, impressive, or stylish.

   Классный

   • That new car is totally boss!
   • Your outfit is so boss today.
   • The concert last night was absolutely boss.

   Synonymsawesomecoolexcellentfirst-rategreatimpressiveslickstellarsuperbtop-notch

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который управляет или руководит работниками, или имеет власть над другими в организации.

A noun referring to a person who manages or directs workers, or who has authority over others in an organization.

1. Manager or supervisorA2formal

   A person who manages or directs workers; an employer.

   Руководитель

   • My boss approved my vacation request.
   • The boss called a meeting for all employees.
   • She is the boss of the marketing department.

   Synonymschiefdirectoremployerforemanheadleadermanageroverseersuperintendentsupervisor

   Antonymsemployeesubordinateunderlingworker

2. Leader or person in chargeA2informal

   A person who has authority or control over others in a group or organization.

   Руководитель

   • He's the boss of the whole operation.
   • Who's the boss around here?
   • The team respects their boss for his fairness.

   Synonymschiefdirectoremployerheadleadermanagermasteroverseersuperiorsupervisor

3. Video game enemyB1informalIT

   A powerful enemy in a video game, usually at the end of a level or stage.

   Босс

   • The final boss was extremely difficult to defeat.
   • He spent hours trying to beat the boss in that game.
   • The boss has a special attack that you need to avoid.

   Antonymsminiontrash

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по отдаче приказов или руководству кем-либо в властной или авторитарной манере.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving orders or directing someone in a domineering or authoritative manner.

1. Give ordersB1informal

   To tell someone what to do in a domineering or authoritative manner.

   Командовать

   • She always bosses her younger brother around.
   • He tried to boss the team during the project.
   • Stop bossing me around; I can do it myself.

   Synonymsbullydictatedomineerpush aroundtyrannize

   Antonymscomplyfollowobeysubmit

2. Manage or superviseB2informal

   To be in charge of or direct the work of others.

   Руководить

   • She bosses the entire department with efficiency.
   • He was hired to boss the new marketing campaign.
   • They boss the crew on the construction site.

   Synonymscontroldirectheadmanageoverseerunsuperintendsupervise

   Antonymscomplyfollowobeyservesubmit

Phrasal variantsboss around