The meaning of Gaffer

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An old system, especially a political or social one, that has been replaced by a more modern system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 person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization.

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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 directs or regulates something.

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The controller of bbc television programmes

noun

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…

noun

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

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

Archaic term for grandfather.

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…

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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

noun

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…

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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…

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

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

noun

Abbreviation for old age pensioner

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.

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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 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…

idiom

A person who is in charge

noun

A person who is successful or dominant in their field.

Usage examples:

He was a top dog in the city

noun

The most important person or organization in a particular situation

Usage examples:

His position as top dog was now under threat., the company is top dog in the food retail market.