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bossed

/bɒst/

/bɑst/

bossnoun

Definitions

A person in charge of a worker or organization.

She reported her concerns to her boss during the meeting.

A protuberance or raised area, often used in mechanical contexts.

The engineer noted the boss on the surface of the metal part.

An influential figure who controls a political organization, criminal enterprise, or other group, often operating behind the scenes.

The city was effectively run by a party boss who decided which projects received funding.

In video gaming, a powerful opponent, especially one encountered at the end of a level or game.

After hours of play, they finally defeated the final boss and saw the credits roll.

bossverb

bossed

Past Simple

bossed

Past Simple

bossed

Past Participle

bossing

Gerund

/bɒs/

/bɑs/

Translations

командовать

He likes to boss everyone around.

Он любит командовать всеми вокруг.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bossadjective

Definitions

Excellent or outstanding, often used in informal contexts to describe something impressive.

That was a boss move you made during the game!

bosspast participle

bossed

Used of items that have been embossed or provided with raised ornamentation.

Definitions

Embossed; decorated with raised knobs or projections.

The bossed shield glittered in the torchlight.