chairmanchair‧man /ˈtʃeəmən $ ˈtʃer-/ ●●○ W3 noun (plural chairmen /-mən/) [countable] 
Potts was appointed chairman of the education committee.deputy/vice chairman Barrett serves as vice chairman. ► Many people use chairperson or chair instead, to avoid suggesting that this person must be a man.2British English someone who is in charge of a large company or organization: the chairman of British Aerospace Williams has been chairman of the board for five years.
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- the chairman of the board
- Customs refused to meet the costs claimed but the chairman of the tribunal disagreed.
- Half of the pension trustees will be employees, with an independent chairman, and pensioners will be represented.
- John Shaw, the elected prisoners' chairman of D-wing tells John Earle, a life sentence inmate, what to expect.
- The two men and Mr Tellep, 64, will form an office of the chairman to deal with strategic issues.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who is in charge of an official meeting
someone who is in charge of a meeting - use this when it is not important to say, or you do not know, whether the person is a man or woman: · All questions must be addressed to the chair.· Topics may be selected by the chairperson at the beginning of the meeting.chair/chairperson of: · Councillor Jones will be chair of the housing committee meeting.
someone who is in charge of a meeting. Use chairman about either a man or a woman, and chairwoman only about a woman: · "Mr Chairman,'' a woman's voice called from the back of the hall, "may I ask a question?''chairman/chairwoman of: · Rogers was asked to serve as chairman of the committee.· The chairwoman of the committee to reform the state's welfare program says she wants a proposal drafted by June.
a manager in a high position an important manager who is in charge of a company or a department in a company: · The directors are meeting today to discuss the company's future.finance/sales/personnel etc director: · Have you met the new finance director?director of: · Dr Jane Wilde, director of the Health Promotion Agency
also chief executive officer/CEO American the manager with most authority in the normal, everyday management of a company. This job is often combined with other jobs, such as that of president: · Universal Studios is looking for a new chief executive.chief executive of: · the CEO of General Motors
the person in charge of a large company or organization, especially in the US: · Angry shareholders called for the resignation of the company president.president of: · the president of CBS news
American abbreviation VP the person in a company or organization who is directly below the president in rank, and who is usually responsible for a particular part of the company: · Meyer hopes to become the company's first female vice president.vice president of/for: · the vice president for sales and marketing· the VP of corporate affairs
the person who is in charge of a large company or organization, especially the most powerful member of its board: · Doreen's leaving party looked more like a board meeting, with the chairman and directors there to say goodbye.chairman/chairwoman of: · Manley gradually worked her way up, and within ten years became chairwoman of the board.· The Chairman of British Airways visited Downing Street last week.
British the person in charge of the daily management of a company or organization. This job is often combined with that of chairman: managing director of: · Silva has been appointed managing director of the sales division.· He's the managing director of a small printing firm.
the person in charge of an organization or department: head of: · the former head of MI5, the British Intelligence Service· She's the head of research and development.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Barrett serves as vice chairman. Williams has been chairman of the board for five years.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the Deputy Secretary of State
Barrett serves as vice chairman. Williams has been chairman of the board for five years.· James Clark has been named chairman of the board.
· Reg took over as club chairman three years ago,
· There will be a new committee chairman next year.
the Deputy Secretary of State British English· He resigned as Conservative party chairman.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Now, as deputy chairman of the association, he is the frontman for the 2006 bid.· Mr Jamieson is deputy chairman of Robert Fleming & Co. and head of its banking operations.· He paid off his debts and was named deputy chairman of the Conservative Party in 1985.· Mr Jones also was named deputy chairman for the coming year.
· Slovo received an unopposed nomination for the post of national chairman in succession to Dan Tloome.· Barbour is now Republican national chairman, and Stevens went on to a string of successful campaigns, including those of Sens.· I am therefore also establishing a national inquiry whose chairman will be Mr. Norman Warner, former director of Kent social services.· He was also a key figure in the National Trust and chairman of its executive committee between 1912 and 1931.
· In 1964, however, after two mediocre seasons, a brash new chairman, John Ireland, suddenly sacked him.· A new chairman is expected to be named this month.· A new chairman came in a few months ago.· But a spokesman for the new chairman, Rep.· The only infiltrator will be Jackson Stephens, the club's new chairman in succession to Hord Hardin.· But since the arrival of Robins, he has taken a backseat role with day-to-day business being handled by the new chairman.· This will be the first Masters for the new chairman, Jack Stephens, Arkanas billionaire.· The new chairman, elected unanimously by the members of the board, was Mr Neville Creed.
· Ohendalski, a Huntsville accountant and former Republican county chairman, is running against state Rep.· Texas Republican chairman Tom Pauken expressed strong support for the proposal.· Bob Bennett, the Ohio Republican chairman.· Barbour is now Republican national chairman, and Stevens went on to a string of successful campaigns, including those of Sens.
· Schwartz also will be vice chairman of Lockheed Martin.· A new post of vice chairman was created, and freshman Sen.· Former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros will be vice chairman.· The chief architect of the document was vice chairman Makoto Tanabe, who was widely tipped to succeed Doi as leader.· He fills a vacancy created by the recent resignation of James White, 56 years old and former vice chairman.
NOUN· After ordering investigations of many others, Texas state prison board chairman Allan Polunsky has a new target: himself.· The five man selection team is completed by county board chairman Jack Wall and secretary Seamus Aldrdige.· While Eckstrom and Bronson both supported Grijalva for board chairman, there was considerable debate over that position among the three Demos.· The fourteen Area Board chairmen were men of some seniority and experience.· Last week, board chairman Allan Polunsky ordered an audit of all the contracts.· To Gaitskell, the defeats he had to accept from Citrine and the Area Board chairmen clearly rankled.· When Citrine revealed the proposal to the Area Board chairmen, however, they reacted angrily.
· Education Committee chairman Gideon Ben-Tovim said Labour was proposing their reorganisation plans again at a meeting of the city council.· Daschle plans to consult with other Democratic leaders and new Democratic committee chairmen before setting the rest of the agenda.· Seniority reform made committee chairmen more beholden to their party and its leaders and other innovations carried this process further.· Council and committee chairman Don Mayes pointed out that a number of those buried at Blackmoor were from their parish.· Henry Hyde, R-Ill., who is platform committee chairman, is still hoping to defuse the explosive issue.· Awards committee chairman Alan Peaford will explain how the 1,275 entries were judged.· The idea, two years ago, of a committee chairman meeting with the president without the speaker was unthinkable.
· Lord Tebbit, former Tory party chairman and right-hand man to Baroness Thatcher, is backing the plan.· It is likely to be its party chairman Gennady Zyuganov, who now leads nationwide polls for president.· Bashkim Driza was elected as party chairman.· Chris Dodd, D-Conn., Democratic party chairman, took the opposite view.· All twelve of the 1975 constituency party chairmen were Free Presbyterians.· The 59-year-old former banker said he will be succeeded as chancellor and party chairman by Finance Minister Viktor Klima.
VERB· The board appointed him chairman and managing director, a fulltime post.· Following the defections, Copeland appointed himself treasurer and chairman of his own campaign.· Paul Myners, 51, has been appointed non-executive chairman of the Guardian Media Group.· Martin Brookes has been appointed as the new chairman and succeeds Charlie Jones, who drops to vice chairman.· Judges are normally appointed as chairmen of those numerous committees which are concerned with reform of substantive law or legal procedure.
· Later he became chairman of the orchestral committee for the Leeds music festival.· He succeeds Marvin Weiner, who recently became chairman.· I have reflected on the position of elected councillors being allowed to become chairmen of college boards.· At the time Lew was on Coles' board but had not become chairman.· Mr Weissman will become chairman and chief executive of Cognizant.· In 1918 his stock was confiscated, but he became chairman of the cooperative to which it was assigned.· The toy store, fried chicken and office supply chains were started since Lew became chairman in 1991.
· Mr. Wakeham I regularly meet the chairman of Nuclear Electric to discuss a variety of matters.· Yeltsin was seen meeting with the chairman of the upper house of parliament, Yegor Stroyev.· When they met, the Tory chairman tried to soothe nerves.
· Tydings, a former U.S. senator with a strong pro-labor record, was named chairman.· For example, while annual reports usually name the chairman and board members they do not always reveal their salaries.· No successor will be named as Entertainment chairman when he steps down.· The former Treasury mandarin, Lord Burns, was named chairman of the national lottery commission.· He paid off his debts and was named deputy chairman of the Conservative Party in 1985.· Current president Keisaku Manabe was named chairman.
· He was replaced by Derek Wanless, but he remains deputy chairman.· Mr Quinlan succeeds company founder Paul Margolis, 42, who will remain as chairman, the company said.· Maurice Saatchi will remain as chairman.· And Grijalva, while remaining chairman, lost big.· Sir Denys Henderson would remain chairman of the two groups.· Marriott will remain chairman and chief executive officer with law, finance and corporate relations departments continuing to report to him.· James F.. Montgomery, the 61-year-old former chief executive, remains chairman.
· Education Committee chairman Gideon Ben-Tovim said Labour was proposing their reorganisation plans again at a meeting of the city council.· Michael Klowden, vice chairman of Jefferies, said the suit was without merit.· However, chairman Eugene Andersen said that the company was still at a very critical stage.· But the magistrates chairman said the offence was so serious, they may have to send both men to jail.
· He was national vice-chairman in 1990-91 before serving as chairman the following year at a time of great change in the Association.· Chairman John Sculley to serve as its chairman.· She also served as chairman of the newspaper publishers group.· Mr Marinkovich assumes his seat on the Board effective immediately, and will serve as chairman of the audit committee.· By 1701 he was serving as chairman of the influential elections committee, and was even talked of as a possible Speaker.· Later that year the Population Council was born, with Rockefeller himself serving as its chairman.· I served as finance chairman of his successful gubernatorial races.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► I give you the chairman/prime minister/groom etc► vice-president/chairman etc
1someone, especially a man, who is in charge of a meeting or directs the work of a committee or an organizationchairman of- As the system empties, open all the radiator air vents, working from the top downwards until the system is empty.
Potts was appointed chairman of the education committee.deputy/vice chairman Barrett serves as vice chairman. ► Many people use chairperson or chair instead, to avoid suggesting that this person must be a man.2British English someone who is in charge of a large company or organization: the chairman of British Aerospace Williams has been chairman of the board for five years.