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bosses
[/ˈbɔːsɪz/]
noun/verb
chefes
1.
plural of boss; persons in charge of a workplace or organization
The bosses held a meeting to discuss the new project.
Os chefes realizaram uma reunião para discutir o novo projeto.
2.
third person singular present tense of 'to boss'; to direct or control someone
He bosses everyone around in the office.
Ele comanda todos no escritório.
3.
protuberances or raised circular ornaments on a surface
The decorative bosses on the shield caught the light.
Os relevos decorativos no escudo captavam a luz.
NYC Slang
the suits, the brass
Synonyms
supervisors
managers
leaders
directors
commanders
Antonyms
subordinates
employees
staff
workers
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
chefes
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
chefes/patrões
patrões used informally for 'bosses'
São Paulo
chefes
standard corporate usage
Portugal
chefes/patrões
chefes preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
boss around
boss one's weight around
like a boss
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