chairman

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que preside uma reunião, comitê ou organização, geralmente o cargo mais alto de uma empresa ou entidade.

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

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

   Sinônimoschairchairpersonmoderatorpresidentpresiding officer

   Antônimosattendeemember

2. Head of an organizationB1formal

   The highest-ranking officer in a company or organization.

   Presidente do conselho

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschairchairpersonchiefdirectorheadleaderpresident