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 chief chief /ˈtʃiːf/

adjective

  1. () Most important element  ( master , primary , chief , main , principal )
    most important element
     The chief aim of living
    the chief aim of living
     The main doors were of solid glass
    the main doors were of solid glass
     The principal rivers of America
    the principal rivers of America
     The principal example
    the principal example
     Policemen were primary targets
    policemen were primary targets
     The master bedroom
    the master bedroom
     A master switch
    a master switch

noun

  1. () A person who is in charge  ( top dog [Informal] , chief , head )
    a person who is in charge
     The head of the whole operation
    the head of the whole operation
  2. () A person who exercises control over workers  ( gaffer [Informal, British] , honcho [Informal, N. American] , chief , boss , foreman )
    a person who exercises control over workers
     If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
    if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
  3. The head of a tribe or clan  ( chief , chieftain , headman , tribal chief )
    the head of a tribe or clan