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boss→ bossEnglish word meaning

"boss" is a A2-level English word meaning "boss". Below you can find 25 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real English conversations.

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Example Sentences

Calling in Sick
A1Work & Career

Calling in Sick

He needs to call his boss.

He needs to call his boss.

The Coffee Machine is Broken
A1Everyday Situations

The Coffee Machine is Broken

They tell their boss about the problem.

They tell their boss about the problem.

The Embarrassing Typo
A1Funny Mistakes

The Embarrassing Typo

His boss sends him a message.

His boss sends him a message.

Ordering Office Supplies
A1Work & Career

Ordering Office Supplies

Anna tells her boss the news.

Anna tells her boss the news.

Canceling an Appointment
A1Everyday Situations

Canceling an Appointment

Her boss needs her at the office.

Her boss needs her at the office.

Office Tour
A1Work & Career

Office Tour

'This is the boss's office,' Peter says quietly.

'This is the boss's office,' Peter says quietly.

The New Boss
A2Work & Career

The New Boss

The new boss was starting today.

The new boss was starting today.

The Talking Parrot
A2Pets & Animals

The Talking Parrot

His boss was explaining an important project.

His boss was explaining an important project.

The Office Party
A2Work & Career

The Office Party

One Friday morning, the boss called a meeting.

One Friday morning, the boss called a meeting.

The Work Email
A2Work & Career

The Work Email

It is from her boss, Mr. Anderson.

It is from her boss, Mr. Anderson.

Asking for Time Off
A2Work & Career

Asking for Time Off

She was nervous about asking her boss.

She was nervous about asking her boss.

Video Meeting Fail
A2Work & Career

Video Meeting Fail

His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.

His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.

Boss and Employee
A2Dialogue Practice

Boss and Employee

Lisa knocked on the door of her boss's office.

Lisa knocked on the door of her boss's office.

Making an Excuse
A2Dialogue Practice

Making an Excuse

His boss, Mrs. Johnson, was waiting for him.

His boss, Mrs. Johnson, was waiting for him.

Workplace Friendship
A2Work & Career

Workplace Friendship

She was worried that her boss would be angry.

She was worried that her boss would be angry.

Sent to the Wrong Person
A2Funny Mistakes

Sent to the Wrong Person

Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very serious and formal.

Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very serious and formal.

Dealing with Jet Lag
A2Travel

Dealing with Jet Lag

Her boss asked her to travel to Tokyo for an important meeting.

Her boss asked her to travel to Tokyo for an important meeting.

Project Deadline
A2Work & Career

Project Deadline

She has an important meeting with her boss at nine o'clock.

She has an important meeting with her boss at nine o'clock.

Asking for a Raise
B1Work & Career

Asking for a Raise

I spent weeks preparing for the meeting with my boss.

I spent weeks preparing for the meeting with my boss.

App Addiction
B1Technology

App Addiction

'Is everything okay, Marcus?' his boss asked during a meeting.

'Is everything okay, Marcus?' his boss asked during a meeting.

Finding a New Job
B1Work & Career

Finding a New Job

Her boss had been replaced twice, and the new management had different priorities.

Her boss had been replaced twice, and the new management had different priorities.

Forgiving Someone
B1Relationships

Forgiving Someone

Her boss had been criticizing her constantly for weeks.

Her boss had been criticizing her constantly for weeks.

Moving to a New Country
B1Life Changes

Moving to a New Country

Her boss complimented her on how well she had adapted to the new environment.

Her boss complimented her on how well she had adapted to the new environment.

The Business Trip
B1Work & Career

The Business Trip

Her boss reminded her about the importance of respecting Japanese business culture.

Her boss reminded her about the importance of respecting Japanese business culture.

The AI Chatbot
B1Technology

The AI Chatbot

One day, her boss asked her to test a new AI chatbot.

One day, her boss asked her to test a new AI chatbot.

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