chief

adj 1: most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main

doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of

America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were

primary targets" [syn: {chief(a)}, {main(a)}, {primary(a)},

{principal(a)}]

2: (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office; "his

arch rival"; "the boss man"; "the chief executive"; "head

librarian"; "top administrators" [syn: {arch(a)}, {boss(a)},

{chief(a)}, {head(a)}, {top(a)}]

n 1: a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation"

[syn: {head}, {top dog}]

2: a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to

leave early you have to ask the foreman" [syn: {foreman},

{gaffer}, {honcho}, {boss}]