chairman
gb/t͡ʃˈɛɹmən/ us/t͡ʃˈɛɹmən/
B1
English
~ 1100
elnök
NOUN
B1
1
elnök
B1
Usage pattern:
the chairman of [organization/committee]
The chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.
Az elnök reggel 9-kor megnyitotta az ülést.
She was elected chairman of the school board last year.
Tavaly megválasztották az iskolaszék elnökének.
The chairman announced the results of the vote.
After ten years, the chairman decided to step down from his role.
Learner examples
The chairman opened the meeting.
Az elnök megnyitotta az ülést.
Our chairman is very friendly.
Az elnökünk nagyon barátságos.
She became the chairman last month.
The chairman spoke to the group.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chairman' with 'chair' when talking about furniture. In this context, it refers to a person, not an object.
Meaning
Person in charge of a meeting or organization
Collocations
chairman of the board
|acting chairman
|former chairman
|company chairman
|committee chairman
Synonyms
chairperson (Gender-neutral alternative, used in formal and inclusive contexts.)
|
president (In some organizations, refers to the top executive role rather than meeting leader.)
Antonyms
member (A general participant without leadership responsibility.)
Themes
business
|politics
|management
|work
|communication
Definition
The person who leads a meeting or group and makes sure it runs well.
The person who presides over a meeting, committee, board, or organization, ensuring that discussions are orderly and objectives are met.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chairman
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɛɹmən/
US/t͡ʃˈɛɹmən/
Syllables & stress
chair - man (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (chair)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chairman
- Plural: chairmen
Word family
Forms
chairmen
noun
Core family
chair
noun A1
chairperson
noun
Related words
chairwoman
noun
chairmanship
noun
Expressions
chairman of the board
1/t͡ʃˈɛɹmən əv ðə bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Leader of a company's board of directors
The person who leads the group of people in charge of running a company at the highest level.
Examples
- He was appointed chairman of the board after twenty years with the company.
- The chairman of the board announced a new CEO today.