Cool MateMeaning of Chief
most important
In simple words: The main person in charge of a group or organization.
Chief in a sentence
- The chief of the department announced a new policy on employee conduct.
- As chief engineer, she was responsible for overseeing all projects.
- He is the chief contributor to the latest research paper.
- The chief complaint among the residents was the lack of public transportation.
- In a chief role, leadership qualities are essential for success.
How to use Chief
Use 'chief' to refer to leaders or heads in various contexts, such as 'chief executive officer' or 'tribal chief'. Avoid using in very informal contexts where simpler terms like 'boss' might be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
chief + of + group/organization
Memory hint
Think of a 'chief' as the captain of a ship, leading the crew.
Related words
Collocations with Chief
- chief executive
- chief officer
- chief complaint
- police chief
- chief justice
Opposites of Chief
- subordinate
- follower
- employee
Common mistakes with Chief
- Confused with 'chiefly' (which means mainly or mostly).
- Used as a verb (it's only a noun).
- Mixing it up with terms like 'leader' without considering size or type of group.
Chief appears in
Chief in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رئيس
الشخص الرئيسي المسؤول عن مجموعة أو منظمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রধান
কোনো দল বা সংস্থার প্রধান ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Chef
Der Hauptverantwortliche einer Gruppe oder Organisation.
- SpanishEspañol
Jefe
La persona principal a cargo de un grupo u organización.
- Persianفارسی
رئیس
شخص اصلی مسئول یک گروه یا سازمان.
- FrenchFrançais
Chef
La personne principale en charge d'un groupe ou d'une organisation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुख्य
किसी समूह या संगठन का मुख्य व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Capo, Principale
La persona principale a capo di un gruppo o di un'organizzazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chefe
A pessoa principal no comando de um grupo ou organização.
- RussianРусский
Главный, Начальник
Главный человек, отвечающий за группу или организацию.
- Urduاردو
چیف، سربراہ، اہم
کسی گروپ یا تنظیم کا سب سے بڑا افسر یا انچارج شخص۔
- Chinese中文
首席
负责一个团体或组织的主要负责人。
More words like Chief
People also search for
- Chief meaning
- meaning of Chief
- Chief definition
- define Chief
- what does Chief mean
- Chief means
- how to use Chief
Frequently asked questions about Chief
What does Chief mean?
The main person in charge of a group or organization.
What is the definition of Chief?
most important
How do you use Chief in a sentence?
The chief of the department announced a new policy on employee conduct.
Can you give another example of Chief?
As chief engineer, she was responsible for overseeing all projects.
What are synonyms for Chief?
Common alternatives include leader, head, director, boss, ruler.
What is the opposite of Chief?
Opposite meanings include subordinate, follower, employee.
What words go with Chief?
It commonly pairs with chief executive, chief officer, chief complaint, police chief, chief justice.
What are common mistakes when using Chief?
Confused with 'chiefly' (which means mainly or mostly). Used as a verb (it's only a noun). Mixing it up with terms like 'leader' without considering size or type of group.
How do you pronounce Chief?
US: /["/tʃiːf/"]/, UK: /["/tʃiːf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chief?
Use 'chief' to refer to leaders or heads in various contexts, such as 'chief executive officer' or 'tribal chief'. Avoid using in very informal contexts where simpler terms like 'boss' might be more suitable.
What CEFR level is Chief?
"Chief" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.