What does chefiar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word chefiar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use chefiar in Portuguese.

The word chefiar in Portuguese means be in charge of, be in charge of, presidir, comandar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word chefiar

be in charge of

verbo transitivo (ocupar cargo de chefe)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be in charge of

verbo transitivo (comandar, dirigir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

presidir

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (have authority over) (ter autoridade sobre)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A judge presides over her courtroom.

comandar

transitive verb (command, lead)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Martin comanda o departamento financeiro.
Martin captains the finance department.

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