English / phrasal verb
Boss around
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To give orders domineeringly or dictate to others in an overbearing manner
In context
01
Effective green building leadership requires collaborative dialogue rather than bossing around subcontractor crews.
02
Site foremen who constantly boss around young architectural apprentices only stifle creative problem-solving.
Synonyms
domineer,dictate to,push around
Antonyms
cooperate,submit,listen to
Collocations
boss around staff,stop bossing around,boss people around