Gaffer - English meaning

noun

An old system, especially a political or social one, that has been replaced by a more modern system

noun

An important person, especially in a particular sphere.

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Music industry bigwigs

noun

An important or powerful person

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The network television bigwigs loved the show.

noun

A man, especially a peasant or an old man.

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As for spines, you'll be amazed at some of the positions some of us old bodachs can get into.

noun

A person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization.

Usage examples:

I asked my boss for a promotion

verb

Give (someone) orders in a domineering manner.

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He does not like being bossed around

adjective

Excellent; outstanding.

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That was a real boss move on his part

noun

A person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things.

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Family and friends can provide a buffer against stress

verb

Lessen or moderate the impact of (something).

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The massage helped to buffer the strain

noun

An elderly man who is considered to be foolishly old-fashioned, unworldly, or incompetent.

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A distinguished old buffer

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A person or thing that directs or regulates something.

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The controller of bbc television programmes

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A male worker who supervises and directs other workers.

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For management officials and industrial arbitrators, male aggression towards foremen and supervisor…

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A skilled person who is in charge of a group of workers

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After four years on the job, he was promoted to foreman.

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Someone in charge of a group of workers

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A construction/factory/mine foreman the mine foreman was responsible for conducting a pre-shift exa…

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A female worker who supervises and directs other workers.

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In this case women from the lower class of workers were still binding their feet while the ‘forewom…

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A skilled woman who is in charge of a group of workers

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The jury forewoman slowly read each of the not-guilty verdicts.

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A woman who is in charge of a group of workers

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She's a forewoman who commands respect and recommends having a sense of humor on the job.

noun

The foreman of a gang of labourers.

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The navvies were organised under gangers, men who organised the gangs of labourers.

noun

An official appointed to govern a town or region.

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The us-approved interim government appointed him governor of the town in january.

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A person in charge of an organization or of a particular political unit, esp. a us state

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Governors from most of the 50 states will meet in omaha this weekend., the board of governors of th…

noun

The title of the official leader of some organizations, or member of a group that is in charge of some organizations

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There will be changes to the way the bbc trains its new governors., governor of sth his latest role…

noun

One's grandfather.

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It is a family pool full of mums, dads, grandmas, granddads and children, it is absolutely marvello…

noun

A grandfather

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My grandad was a coal miner., [ as form of address ] do you want a cup of tea, grandad?, come on, g…

noun

The father of one's father or mother.

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His grandmother was a singer, both his grandfather and father were principal dancers and his mother…

verb

Exempt (someone or something) from a new law or regulation.

Usage examples:

Smokers who worked here before the ban have been grandfathered

noun

The father of a person’s mother or father

noun

Archaic term for grandfather.

noun

An old man.

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Old greybeards with little idea of how to conduct business

noun

The upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

Usage examples:

Whatever comes into my head

adjective

Chief; principal.

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The head waiter

verb

Be in the leading position on.

Usage examples:

The st george's day procession was headed by the mayor

noun

A leader or manager; the person in charge.

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The company's head honcho in the us

verb

Be in charge of (a project or situation).

Usage examples:

What else could be expected from a review honchoed by him?

noun

A person who is in charge of an organization, or in an important position in it

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The head honchos at the studio refused to make his movie., he's the company's marketing honcho.

noun

A man, typically an old man or one regarded with some contempt.

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An old josser

noun

A main or large bolt in a central position.

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This device is secured in a normal manner by a central kingpin which is received within a slot port…

noun

The most important person in an organization

Usage examples:

He was the kingpin of the democratic organization in chicago.

noun

The most important person in a company or organization, often an illegal organization

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A drugs/crime kingpin

noun

A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

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The manager of a bar

noun

Someone whose job is to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business

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The manager of a supermarket, he is manager of the new york city ballet., managerial skills

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The person who is responsible for managing a company, store, etc., or a department of a company, etc.

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Effective/good/bad manager a sign of a good manager is knowing how to delegate., top/senior manager…

noun

A female manager of a shop, restaurant, etc.

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The manageress of the restaurant, catherine bullman, said the man was in a group of five having tea…

noun

A woman who manages a small business, for example a hotel, restaurant, or store

Usage examples:

I'm afraid i can't tell you; i'll have to ask the manageress.

noun

Abbreviation for old age pensioner

noun

Infml someone who has lived a long time, or who has lived or worked in a place for a long time

noun

A person who supervises others, especially workers.

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We also thank our area engineer, overseer workers, and fas overseers for their help and support.

noun

A person who receives a pension, especially the retirement pension.

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As pensioners on fixed incomes, we were amazed at the sum involved and would like to warn others to…

noun

The captain of a ship or boat, especially a small trading or fishing vessel.

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The skipper and one other man were convicted of smuggling

verb

Act as captain of.

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The course teaches even complete beginners to skipper their own yachts

noun

A person or thing that skips.

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Eight-year-old mary is a tireless skipper

noun

A person who manages or superintends an organization or activity.

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The southern area superintendent

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A person who is in charge of work done and who manages the employees in a particular office, department, or area

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She was appointed superintendent of schools in tacoma, washington., ask the superintendent to check…

noun

In the us, someone in charge of a government department or official activity or process, who makes sure that rules and laws are obeyed

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Superintendent of sth she is currently serving as superintendent of the kansas city school district…

noun

A person who supervises a person or an activity.

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Here's what's surprising to me: 27 percent had come to the attention of supervisors for suspicious …

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A person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to the rules

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All managers and supervisors should be familiar with policy and procedures relating to equal employ…

adjective

Having many lines or folds.

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Her thin, wrinkly face

noun

An old person.

Usage examples:

None of the wrinklies looked pleased to see their visitors

noun

An old person