foreman

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa responsável por dirigir, orientar e supervisionar o trabalho de um grupo de operários, especialmente em fábricas, obras ou outros contextos industriais.

A noun referring to a person who supervises and directs a group of workers, especially in a factory, construction site, or other industrial setting.

plural irregular

1. Supervisor of workersB1formal

   A person who supervises and directs a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a construction site.

   Encarregado

   • The foreman inspected the work done by the crew.
   • He was promoted to foreman after five years on the job.
   • The foreman gave clear instructions to the team.

   Sinônimosbossmanageroverseersuperintendentsupervisor

2. Leader of a juryB2formal

   The person chosen to lead a jury and deliver its verdict in a court of law.

   Presidente do júri

   • The foreman announced the jury's decision to the court.
   • The judge asked the foreman to read the verdict aloud.
   • The foreman was responsible for ensuring the jury reached a unanimous decision.

   Sinônimosforeperson