superintendent
gb/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/ us/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9100
tankerületi igazgató, rendőrségi főfelügyelő, főfelügyelő, házfelügyelő, házmester, igazgató
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
[a/the] superintendent of [school district]
The school board voted to renew the superintendent's contract for another three years.
Az iskolakerület tanácsa megszavazta, hogy újabb három évvel meghosszabbítsák a tankerületi igazgató szerződését.
Parents packed the meeting to ask the superintendent about the new homework policy.
A szülők zsúfolásig megtöltötték a gyűlést, hogy az új házi feladat-szabályzatról kérdezzék a tankerületi igazgatót.
After the test scores dropped, the superintendent launched a district-wide reading initiative.
The superintendent of schools presented the budget proposal to the city council.
A new superintendent has been hired to lead the rural district through its merger.
Učební příklady
The superintendent visited every school in the district.
A tankerületi igazgató meglátogatott minden iskolát a körzetben.
Parents wrote a letter to the superintendent about the bus problem.
A szülők levelet írtak a tankerületi igazgatónak az iskolabuszok problémája miatt.
Our superintendent wants smaller classes in the early grades.
The superintendent of schools spoke at the graduation.
The school board is looking for a new superintendent.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse “superintendent” with “principal.” A principal usually leads one school, while a superintendent is responsible for many schools in a district. Another mistake is using it as an adjective, e.g. *a superintendent teacher* instead of *a school superintendent*.
Význam
chief of a school district
Kolokace
school superintendent
|superintendent of schools
|district superintendent
|county superintendent
|state superintendent
|assistant superintendent
Synonyma
school administrator (Broader term; can mean any person managing a school, not only the top district leader.)
|
school district chief (Informal descriptive phrase focusing on the idea of being the top leader.)
Antonyma
teacher (A professional working under the superintendent’s leadership rather than managing the district.)
Témata
education
|government
|work
Definice
The person who is the main boss of a school district and makes important decisions for all the schools in that district.
The top-level administrator responsible for leading and managing a school district, including its policies, budget, and overall direction.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
[a/the] superintendent of [police division]
The superintendent held a press conference about the recent arrests.
A főfelügyelő sajtótájékoztatót tartott a közelmúltbeli letartóztatásokról.
Detective Superintendent Harris is leading the murder investigation.
Harris nyomozó főfelügyelő vezeti a gyilkossági nyomozást.
The superintendent of police ordered extra patrols during the festival.
After thirty years of service, he retired as a superintendent.
The report was passed directly to the superintendent for review.
Učební příklady
The superintendent spoke to the news reporters.
A főfelügyelő beszélt az újságírókkal.
A police superintendent came to the crime scene.
Egy rendőrségi főfelügyelő érkezett a bűntény helyszínére.
She was promoted to superintendent after many years of work.
The superintendent of police gave the final order.
People called the superintendent to complain about crime in the area.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think “superintendent” means any police officer. In many countries, it is a specific high rank, not a general word for police. They may also confuse it with “inspector,” which is usually a lower or different rank.
Význam
senior officer rank in police
Kolokace
police superintendent
|superintendent of police
|detective superintendent
|assistant superintendent
|superintendent in charge of [unit]
Synonyma
senior officer (General term; does not specify the exact police rank but conveys the high position.)
|
commander (Similar level of authority in some forces, but is a different formal rank in many systems.)
Antonyma
constable (Represents one of the lowest police ranks, opposite in authority and responsibility to a superintendent.)
Témata
law
|government
|work
Definice
A senior police officer who is in charge of an area, department, or many other police officers.
A high-ranking police officer, typically above an inspector and below a chief officer, responsible for managing large units or divisions.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
házfelügyelő
B2
házmester
B1
Vzorec užití:
[the] superintendent of [building]
The building superintendent came up right away to fix the leaking pipe.
A házfelügyelő azonnal feljött, hogy megjavítsa a szivárgó csövet.
If your heater stops working, report it to the superintendent.
Ha nem működik a fűtésed, jelezd a házfelügyelőnek.
Our superintendent lives on the first floor and knows all the tenants.
The new superintendent has already started repainting the hallways.
She left a note for the superintendent about the broken elevator.
Učební příklady
The superintendent fixed the light in my room.
A házfelügyelő megjavította a lámpát a szobámban.
Please call the superintendent if your sink is broken.
Kérlek, hívd a házfelügyelőt, ha elromlott a mosogató.
Our building has a very helpful superintendent.
The superintendent has keys for every apartment.
I saw the superintendent cleaning the stairs.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse “superintendent” with “landlord.” A landlord owns the building, while a superintendent usually works for the owner and takes care of daily problems. Another mistake is using the shortened form *super* in formal writing; *superintendent* is preferred there.
Význam
person managing a residential building
Kolokace
building superintendent
|apartment superintendent
|call the superintendent
|live-in superintendent
|complain to the superintendent
Synonyma
caretaker (Very close in meaning; used in some varieties of English more than “superintendent.”)
|
janitor (Focuses more on cleaning; not always responsible for all building management.)
Antonyma
tenant (A person who lives in the building but does not manage or maintain it.)
Témata
housing
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
Definice
The person who takes care of an apartment building, fixes problems, and helps tenants.
A person employed to look after a residential building, handling repairs, maintenance, and everyday problems for tenants, especially in North American usage.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
4
igazgató
B1
Vzorec užití:
[a/the] superintendent of [place/service]
The park superintendent closed several trails due to heavy rain.
A parkigazgató a heves esőzés miatt több ösvényt lezárt.
As prison superintendent, she is responsible for more than a thousand inmates.
Börtönigazgatóként több mint ezer fogvatartottért felel.
The construction superintendent coordinated the work of all the subcontractors.
The railway superintendent announced major schedule changes for the winter.
Complaints about maintenance were sent directly to the facilities superintendent.
Učební příklady
The park superintendent decided to close the gate early.
A parkigazgató úgy döntött, hogy korábban bezárja a kaput.
A new superintendent will manage the prison next year.
Jövőre új igazgató vezeti majd a börtönt.
The construction superintendent checks the site every day.
We spoke with the superintendent of the factory.
The superintendent is responsible for safety at the plant.
Častá chyba:
Learners often treat “superintendent” as a direct synonym of “supervisor” and use it in everyday office contexts where it sounds too formal or official. It is usually used for specific official roles, often in government or large institutions, not for normal team leaders.
Význam
senior manager of a service or place
Kolokace
park superintendent
|prison superintendent
|construction superintendent
|railway superintendent
|superintendent of the plant
|superintendent of operations
Synonyma
manager (More general and common; may suggest less formal or lower-level responsibility depending on context.)
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supervisor (Often implies overseeing workers directly, while “superintendent” suggests a higher or more formal role.)
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director (Similar level of authority, but “director” is more common in business and corporate settings.)
Antonyma
employee (Someone who works under the superintendent’s authority rather than directing the operation.)
|
subordinate (A worker of lower rank who follows the superintendent’s instructions.)
Témata
work
|government
|management
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A person who is in charge of and manages a certain place or service, such as a park, prison, or construction project.
A person who has overall responsibility for directing and supervising a particular organization, department, or operation, often in public services or large institutions.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
superintendent
IPA
GB/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
US/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
su - per - in - tend - ent (5 slabik)
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: superintendent
- Plural: superintendents
Příbuzná slova
Forms
superintendents
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
superintend
verb
superintendence
noun
Výrazy
building superintendent
1/bˈɪldɪŋ sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
manager and caretaker of a building
The person who takes care of a building, fixes things, and helps the people who live there.
Příklady
- The building superintendent checked all the smoke alarms last week.
- If you lose your keys, talk to the building superintendent.
district superintendent
1/dˈɪstɹɪkt sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
superintendent in charge of a district
A superintendent who is responsible for one district, often a school or church district.
Příklady
- The district superintendent visited several schools to observe classes.
- As district superintendent, he oversees principals in twenty different schools.
park superintendent
1/pˈɑɹk sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
manager in charge of a park
The person who is responsible for running and protecting a park or several parks.
Příklady
- The park superintendent decided to limit camping because of fire risk.
- As park superintendent, she works to protect wildlife and help visitors.
police superintendent
1/pəlˈis sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
police officer with superintendent rank
A high-ranking police officer who has the job title of superintendent.
Příklady
- The police superintendent confirmed that an arrest had been made.
- A police superintendent will lead the new anti-corruption unit.
prison superintendent
1/pɹˈɪzən sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
person in charge of a prison
The person who leads and manages a prison and the people who work there.
Příklady
- The prison superintendent introduced new education programs for inmates.
- Reporters asked the prison superintendent about safety inside the facility.
school superintendent
1/skˈul sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
head administrator of a school district
The person who is the top boss for all schools in a district.
Příklady
- The school superintendent announced a new reading program for all elementary schools.
- Our school superintendent meets with parents twice a year to answer questions.
superintendent of police
1/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt əv pəlˈis/
fixed phrase
formal
office of senior area police officer
The formal title for a senior police officer who leads the police in an area or division.
Příklady
- The superintendent of police ordered extra security for the event.
- After the incident, the superintendent of police addressed the media.
superintendent of schools
1/sˌupɚɪntˈɛndənt əv skˈulz/
fixed phrase
formal
official role as district head
The formal job of being the top leader of all public schools in a district.
Příklady
- She was appointed superintendent of schools after serving as an assistant for five years.
- The superintendent of schools presented the annual report to the city council.