director of first impressions
- noun
- Informal
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recepcionista
- As the company's new director of first impressions, Matt ensures every visitor feels welcome.
Examples
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Every client is greeted by our director of first impressions at the front desk.
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The director of first impressions sets the tone for the entire workplace.
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The director of first impressions greeted us warmly.
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Every director of first impressions should have excellent communication skills.
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As the company's new director of first impressions, Matt ensures every visitor feels welcome.
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Every client is greeted by our director of first impressions at the front desk.
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The director of first impressions sets the tone for the entire workplace.
Synonyms
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2.6
A person who greets visitors, answers the phone, and gives information at an office or hotel
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8.0
A person who welcomes restaurant guests, shows them to their table, and manages the waiters
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2.8
A person who welcomes guests or customers as they arrive
How Senior
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3.0
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3.0
- Informal
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2.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
director + of + first + impression
The phrase is compositional: 'director of X' denotes a person responsible for X, and 'first impressions' clearly refers to the immediate opinion formed on first contact. A B1 learner who knows those constituents can readily infer this refers to the staff member who manages or creates good initial impressions (e.g., a receptionist), so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.
Etymology
The job title director of first impressions is a playful name for a receptionist. It compares the person to a director who shapes the visitors' first impressions, so it means someone whose job is 'greeting visitors' and making the company look good.