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overseers
[/ˈoʊvərˌsɪrz/]
noun
pl: overseers
supervisores
1.
People who supervise or manage workers or operations
The overseers monitored the construction project daily.
Os supervisores monitoravam o projeto de construção diariamente.
2.
Historical: officials responsible for the poor or public works in a parish
The overseers of the poor managed the settlement's welfare system.
Os supervisores dos pobres gerenciavam o sistema de bem-estar da aldeia.
3.
Persons in charge of ensuring compliance or proper conduct
The overseers ensured all regulations were followed.
Os supervisores garantiram que todos os regulamentos fossem seguidos.
Synonyms
supervisors
managers
foremen
inspectors
administrators
Antonyms
subordinates
workers
employees
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
supervisores
Most common term
General Brazilian
fiscais
Alternative, emphasizing inspection role
Portugal
supervisores
Common usage
Portugal
inspetores
Alternative term
Related Idioms & Phrases
oversee operations
under the supervision of
keeping watch over
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