person in charge; authority; expert
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
person in charge; the one who holds power
dialectUsed to refer to the person who has the final say or control in a local government, organization, or unit. Originates from northern Mandarin dialects.
He's the person in charge in our county now; whatever he says goes.
The boss of this department has been on a business trip recently.
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Don't ask me, you have to ask the head of our team about this.
noun
authority; expert; master
dialectRefers to someone who is highly skilled, knowledgeable, or influential in a particular field or area (e.g., technology, cooking).
He is the technical expert in our company; there's no problem he can't solve.
In the culinary world, Chef Zhang is a recognized authority.
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You want to fix the computer? You need to go find that expert in the building next door.
She's the legal expert in this area; consulting her is definitely the right move.