chief (
http://definr.com/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]