chairman

• Persona que preside una reunión, comité u organización, generalmente el cargo de mayor responsabilidad o autoridad.

A noun referring to a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization, typically the highest-ranking officer.

1. Presiding officerB1formal

   The person who presides over a meeting, committee, or board.

   Presidente de una reunión u órgano

   • The chairman called the meeting to order.
   • She was elected chairman of the board of directors.
   • The chairman announced the new policy changes.

   Sinónimoschairchairpersonmoderatorpresidentpresiding officer

   Antónimosattendeemember

2. Head of an organizationB1formal

   The highest-ranking officer in a company or organization.

   Presidente de una organización

   • The chairman of the company gave a speech at the annual conference.
   • He served as chairman of the charity for ten years.
   • The chairman oversees the strategic direction of the organization.

   Sinónimoschairchairpersonchiefdirectorheadleaderpresident