chairman

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который председательствует на собрании, в комитете или организации, обычно высшее должностное лицо.esPersona que preside una reunión, comité u organización, generalmente el cargo de mayor responsabilidad o autoridad.frPersonne qui préside une réunion, un comité ou une organisation, généralement le plus haut responsable.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die eine Sitzung, einen Ausschuss oder eine Organisation leitet; in Unternehmen oft der Vorsitzende des Vorstands oder Aufsichtsrats.ptSubstantivo que designa a pessoa que preside uma reunião, comitê ou organização, geralmente o cargo mais alto de uma empresa ou entidade.zh指主持会议、委员会或组织的人，通常是最高负责人；也可指公司或机构的董事长、主席。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي يترأس اجتماعًا أو لجنة أو منظمة، وهو عادة أعلى منصب فيها.

1. Presiding officer B1 formal

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

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

   ruПредседательesPresidente de una reunión u órganofrPrésident de séancedeVorsitzenderptPresidentezh主席arرئيس الجلسة

   同义词: chairchairpersonmoderatorpresidentpresiding officer

   反义词: attendeemember

2. Head of an organization B1 formal

   The highest-ranking officer in a company or organization.

   • 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.

   ruПредседательesPresidente de una organizaciónfrPrésident d'organisationdeVorsitzenderptPresidente do conselhozh董事长arرئيس مجلس الإدارة

   同义词: chairchairpersonchiefdirectorheadleaderpresident

• chairmen plural form
• chairmen's possessive plural form
• chairman's possessive singular form