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    Sheriff (en. Sheriff)

    /ˈʃɛrɪf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A law enforcement officer responsible for a county in the United States.
    The county sheriff announced a crime-fighting campaign.
    El sheriff del condado anunció una campaña contra el crimen.
    Honorary titles given to people who hold authority roles in certain places.
    The sheriff of the event was highly respected among attendees.
    El sheriff del evento fue muy respetado entre los asistentes.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'shire reeve', meaning 'county governor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    local sheriff
    A sheriff who has jurisdiction over a small area or town.
    sheriff de la localidad
    deputy sheriff
    An assistant who works under the authority of the main sheriff.
    sheriff adjunto
    to be the sheriff of something
    To take control or responsibility for a situation.
    ser el sheriff de algo

    Related Words

    law
    Set of rules and regulations that apply in a society.
    ley
    police
    Organized body responsible for maintaining public order.
    policía
    jurisdiction
    Geographical area where a law enforcement officer has authority.
    jurisdicción

    Slang Meanings

    Security chief.
    That guy is the sheriff here and won't let me in without my ID.
    Ese tipo es el sheriff aquí y no me dejará entrar sin mi identificación.
    A person who has a lot of say in a group.
    He doesn't like being challenged; he thinks he’s the sheriff of the office.
    No le gusta que le discutan, se cree el sheriff de la oficina.