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Figurehead
01
figura de proa, carranca
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
02
testa de ferro, figura decorativa
someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it
Exemplos
The company ’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
O CEO da empresa era apenas uma figura decorativa, com as decisões reais sendo tomadas pelo conselho de administração.
She was chosen as a figurehead for the charity, though the executive director handled all major decisions.
Ela foi escolhida como figura decorativa para a caridade, embora o diretor executivo tenha lidado com todas as decisões importantes.
