forewoman

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die den Vorsitz oder die Führung einer Jury (Geschworenen) innehat oder die eine Arbeitsgruppe bzw. ein Team leitet.

A noun referring to a woman who serves as the leader or spokesperson of a jury, or a woman who supervises a group of workers.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Foreperson of a juryC1formallegal

   A woman who serves as the presiding member or spokesperson of a jury in a legal trial.

   Vorsitzende der Geschworenen

   • The forewoman read the verdict aloud in court.
   • As forewoman, she was responsible for delivering the jury's decision to the judge.
   • The forewoman asked the jury to take a final vote before announcing the verdict.
   • She was chosen as forewoman because of her experience with legal proceedings.

   Synonymeforeperson

2. Supervisor of workersB2formalbusiness

   A woman who is in charge of a group of workers, overseeing their tasks and productivity.

   Vorarbeiterin

   • The forewoman assigned each team member their daily duties.
   • After years of hard work, she was promoted to forewoman of the assembly line.
   • The forewoman ensured that all safety protocols were followed.
   • As forewoman, she resolved conflicts between workers quickly and fairly.

   Synonymeforepersonmanageroverseersuperintendentsupervisor