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figurehead

/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/

/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/

figureheadsubstantiv

figureheads

Pl.

/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/

/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/

Übersetzungen

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.

Definitionen

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.

Synonyme

figureheadadjektiv

/ˈfɪɡəˌhɛd/

/ˈfɪɡjɚˌhɛd/

Used attributively to denote someone or something holding a nominal or purely symbolic role.

Definitionen

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.

Synonyme