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figurehead

UK
/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/

Übersetzungen

figureheadadjektiv
UK
/ˈfɪɡəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚˌhɛd/
Used attributively to denote someone or something holding a nominal or purely symbolic role.
Synonyme
paper
in-name-only
ostensible
decorative
formal
token
symbolic
ceremonial
titular
nominal
figureheadsubstantiv
figureheads
Pl.
UK
/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/
номинальный глава
The CEO was just a figurehead, with no real power in the company.
Генеральный директор был просто номинальным главой, без реальной власти в компании.
фигура на носу корабля
The ship's figurehead was a beautifully carved mermaid.
Фигура на носу корабля была красиво вырезанной русалкой.
Synonyme
front
symbol
token
placeholder
puppet

Definitionen

figureheadadjektiv
Holding only a nominal or symbolic position of authority without actual power.
He served in a figurehead capacity while others managed the day-to-day operations.
figureheadsubstantiv
A carved wooden decoration, often depicting a person or mythical creature, located at the prow of a ship.
The ancient ship had a beautifully crafted figurehead of a mermaid at its bow.
A person who holds a position of leadership or authority in name only, without real power or influence.
The president was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
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