O chefe de departamento
Example: O chefe de departamento organizou a reunião hoje cedo.
Definition
"O chefe de departamento" refers to the person in charge of managing and overseeing the activities and staff within a specific department, often in a healthcare setting. This role involves coordination, decision-making, and leadership to ensure smooth department operation.
Etymology
The phrase "o chefe de departamento" comes from Portuguese, where "chefe" means 'chief' or 'head,' and "departamento" means 'department.' The term reflects a leadership position responsible for a distinct section within an organization, with roots in Latin words 'caput' (head) and 'departire' (to divide). Did you know? The word 'chefe' shares origins with the English word 'chef,' originally meaning 'chief' or 'leader.'
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the department head