a person who employs or superintends workers; manager.

a politician who controls the party organization, as in a particular district.

a person who makes decisions, exercises authority, dominates, etc.

My grandfather was the boss in his family.

to be master of or over; manage; direct; control.

to order about, esp. in an arrogant manner.

to be boss.

to be too domineering and authoritative.

chief; master.

Slang . first-rate.

noun

employee , worker

verb

behave , follow

adjective

awesome * , bang-up , capital , champion , excellent , fine , first-rate , fly * , top , whiz-bang , wonderful , ace , banner , blue-ribbon , brag , first-class , prime , quality , splendid , superb , superior , terrific , tiptop

noun

administrator , big cheese * , big gun , big person , chief , chieftain , controller , director , dominator , employer , exec , executive , foreperson , head , head honcho , helmer , honcho * , leader , overseer , owner , person in charge , superintendent , supervisor , taskperson , top dog , wheel * , foreman , forewoman , manager , taskmaster , taskmistress , headman , hierarch , master

verb

administer , administrate , chaperon , direct , employ , manage , overlook , oversee , quarterback , run , superintend , supervise , survey , take charge , watch over , dictate , dominate , domineer , order , rule , tyrannize , (colloq.) direct , awesome , bully , bur , chief , cushion , director , employer , excellent , foreman , groovy , head , headman , kingpin , knob , knop , leader , manager , master , overseer , owner , pad , politician , shield , superior , supervisor