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    Jefatura (en. Management)

    /xe.fa.'tu.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Area or place where the direction or administration of a group is exercised.
    The leadership of the department was in charge of organizing the meeting.
    La jefatura del departamento se encargó de organizar la reunión.
    A group of people who are under the authority of a chief.
    The sales division has to coordinate with the marketing team.
    La jefatura de ventas tiene que coordinar con el equipo de marketing.
    Power or authority that a chief has over their subordinates.
    The project leadership decided to change the strategy.
    La jefatura del proyecto decidió cambiar la estrategia.

    Etymology

    Derives from the word 'jefe' with the addition of the suffix '-tura' which indicates action or result.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police chief's office
    Authority or direction in charge of the police force.
    jefatura de policía
    academic department
    Responsible for the academic administration in an institution.
    jefatura de estudios
    take on the leadership
    To take on the position or responsibility of leading a team or project.
    asumir la jefatura

    Related Words

    chief
    A person who directs a group or an organization.
    jefe
    subordinate
    A person who is under the authority of a chief.
    subordinado
    leadership
    The ability of an individual to guide others.
    liderazgo

    Slang Meanings

    The person who commands in a group.
    That leadership does not allow anyone to break the rules.
    Esa jefatura no permite que nadie se salte las reglas.
    The one who always has the final word.
    In this leadership, he is the one who decides everything.
    En esta jefatura, él es el que decide todo.