# chief of staff

**Pronunciation:** /ˌtʃiːf əv ˈstæf/ · CHEEF-uv-STAF

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

The senior official responsible for managing the daily operations, staff, and communication flow of a high-level executive or organization.

## Examples

- The new chief of staff implemented a strict schedule for all cabinet meetings.
- As the chief of staff, she acts as the primary gatekeeper for the CEO's time.
- The military commander relies on his chief of staff to coordinate logistics across all departments.

## Synonyms

- aide — a general term for an assistant to a high-ranking person.
- advisor — focuses on the role of providing counsel rather than management.
- gatekeeper — emphasizes the role of controlling access to a leader.
- right-hand person — an informal way to describe a primary, trusted assistant.

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