chairman

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

A chairman is the person who presides over a meeting or an organization, often responsible for leading discussions and making key decisions.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "chairman" with "chairperson," which is a gender-neutral term.

Example Sentences

Is the chairman responsible for organizing the meeting today ?

The chairman called the meeting to discuss the new project .

The chairman will address the board during the meeting tomorrow .

The chairman will start the meeting in five minutes .

Word in Context

The chairman opens the meeting and outlines the agenda for the new project . He asks each team leader to explain their part , and everyone takes notes and asks questions when they need clarification . After a detailed discussion , the group votes on the main suggestion and reaches a clear decision . Before they finish , the chairman repeats the next steps and who is responsible for each task .

Common Phrases

board chairman chairman of the committee executive chairman

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