chief

• Descreve algo que é o mais importante ou principal, ou uma pessoa que ocupa o mais alto cargo ou detém autoridade.

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.

   Principal

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscardinalcentralforemostkeyleadingmainmajorparamountpremierprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antônimosancillaryauxiliaryinferiorlesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Highest in rank or authorityB1formal

   Being the leader or head of a group or organization.

   Chefe

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

   Sinônimosforemostheadleadingpremierprimaryprincipalseniorsupremetop

   Antônimosinferiorjuniorsecondarysubordinate

• Substantivo que designa um líder, chefe ou pessoa com autoridade máxima em um grupo, organização ou tribo.

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.

   Chefe

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbosscaptainchieftaincommanderheadleaderprincipalruler

   Antônimosfollowersubordinate

2. Head of a departmentB1formal

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

   Chefe de departamento

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

   Sinônimosadministratorbossdepartment headdirectorheadleadermanagersupervisor

   Antônimossubordinateunderling