commissioner

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa oficialmente nomeada para um cargo de chefia, especialmente no governo, em uma organização ou em uma liga esportiva.

A noun referring to a person who has been officially appointed to a position of authority, especially in a government, organization, or sports league.

1. Official in chargeB2formal

   A person appointed to a position of authority, especially in a government department, sports league, or organization.

   Comissário

   • The police commissioner addressed the press about the new safety measures.
   • The baseball commissioner suspended the player for violating league rules.
   • The commissioner of the department approved the new policy.

   Sinônimosadministratorchiefcontrollerdirectorexecutivemanagerofficialoverseersuperintendent

2. B2formal

   A person who is a member of a commission, a group officially appointed to perform a specific function.

   Membro de comissão

   • The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the new zoning laws.
   • She served as a commissioner on the city planning board.
   • The trade commissioner negotiated the agreement between the two countries.