chief
Meaning
The chief is the person who holds the highest position in an organization or group, often responsible for making important decisions and leading others.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "chief" with "chiefly," which is an adverb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
the
team
meets
in
the
small
kitchen
to
check
their
tasks
,
and
the
chief
usually
joins
with
a
coffee
.
She
explains
the
most
important
changes
for
the
day
and
asks
if
anyone
has
questions
.
When
a
problem
is
raised
,
the
group
discusses
possible
solutions
and
the
chief
makes
the
final
decision
.
After
the
meeting
everyone
feels
ready
to
start
work
with
a
clear
plan
.
Common Phrases
chief executive
chief officer
chief concern
Synonyms
Related Words
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