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Figurehead
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figura de prova, galion
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
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marionetă, lider nominal
someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it
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The company ’s CEO was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
CEO-ul companiei era doar o figură de decor, deciziile reale fiind luate de consiliul de administrație.
She was chosen as a figurehead for the charity, though the executive director handled all major decisions.
Ea a fost aleasă ca figură de frunte pentru caritate, deși directorul executiv a gestionat toate deciziile importante.
