boss

/bɒs/

noun

szef

/ʂɛf/· rzeczownik

Also

przełożony(m)

Definition

The person who is in charge of an organization or department and tells others what to do.

Examples

My boss gave me a raise.

Mój szef dał mi podwyżkę.

She's the boss of a large company.

Ona jest szefową dużej firmy.

Synonyms

manager supervisor employer

Collocations

my bossthe bossbe your own boss

verb

rządzić się

/ˈʐɔnd͡ʑit͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownik

Also

rozkazywać

Definition

To tell people what to do in an annoying or aggressive way.

Examples

Don't try to boss me around!

Nie próbuj mi rozkazywać!

He likes to boss everyone in the office.

On lubi rządzić się wszystkimi w biurze.

Synonyms

domineerorder around

Collocations

boss aroundboss people aboutboss someone around

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