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bossed

UK
/bɒst/
US
/bɑst/

Translations

bosspast participle

bossed

Used of items that have been embossed or provided with raised ornamentation.
bosseléPour un objet présentant des bosses ou des reliefs saillants.
The bossed shield glittered in the torchlight.
Le bouclier bosselé scintillait à la lumière des torches.
bossverb

bossed

Past Simple

bossed
Past Simple
bossed
Past Participle
bossing
Gerund
UK
/bɒs/
US
/bɑs/
dirigerSens neutre : gérer ou encadrer un groupe, une équipe ou une organisation.
He was hired to boss the new project team and ensure they meet the deadlines.
Il a été engagé pour diriger la nouvelle équipe de projet et veiller au respect des délais.
commanderSens familier ou péjoratif : donner des ordres de façon autoritaire.
She tends to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents are not home.
Elle a tendance à commander ses jeunes frères et sœurs dès que leurs parents ne sont pas là.
bosselerTerme technique pour former des reliefs saillants sur le métal, le cuir, etc.
The artisan bossed the copper plate with intricate floral patterns.
L’artisan a bosselé la plaque de cuivre avec des motifs floraux complexes.
Synonyms
control
manage
oversee
direct
administer
lead
command
supervise

Definitions

bosspast participle
Embossed; decorated with raised knobs or projections.
The bossed shield glittered in the torchlight.
bossverb
To give orders to someone in a domineering manner.
She tends to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents are not home.
To manage or direct a group or organization.
He was hired to boss the new project team and ensure they meet the deadlines.
To shape or decorate (metal, leather, etc.) with a protruding design; to emboss.
The artisan bossed the copper plate with intricate floral patterns.
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