chiefjob

noun

UK /ˈtʃiːf.dʒɒb/

US /ˈtʃiːf.dʒɑːb/

The most important job that someone has to do.

Washing the dishes is my chiefjob at home.

SYNONYMS

main task top duty primary responsibility chief task main job

RELATED WORDS

duty role task responsibility assignment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The job that a leader or boss does.

The manager's chiefjob is to help the team.

3. The first or most important work in a list of jobs.

Fixing the roof was the chiefjob for the builders.

4. A person's main paid work.

Teaching is her chiefjob, and she loves it.