# chiefs

Pronunciation: say "CHEEFS" /t͡ʃiːfs/

## Noun

1. Plural of chief. — plural of chief
   - Simple: Plural of chief. Use this form when you mean more than one leader.
   - _The fire chiefs from neighboring towns met to coordinate their response._
   - _Several department chiefs reported directly to the new director._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of chief. *(slang)* — third-person singular simple present indicative of chief
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of chief. Use it with he, she, it, or a singular noun.
   - _She chiefs the rescue team on every major call along the coast._
   - _Whenever the director travels, the deputy chiefs the entire operation alone._

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