Chairman Company Doctor Noun Bre ˈtʃeəmən ˈtʃermən Board

• the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school)
• the chairman of the company presented the annual report.
• my daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
• they have a male nanny for their kids.

chairman

1. the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc.
• See related entries: Business people
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2. the person in charge of a committee, a company, etc.
• the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school)
• The chairman of the company presented the annual report.
• My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
• They have a male nanny for their kids.
• a female racing driver
• Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
• Does everybody know what they want?
• Somebody’s left their coat here.
• I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
• Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
• If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
• A baby cries when he or she is tired
• Babies cry when they are tired.

Extra Examples

• He steps down as chairman of the Federal Reserve next year.
• She is married to a company chairman.
• The chairman resigned following the allegations.
• a report by the outgoing chairman
• chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee
• He was recently appointed honorary chairman of the Selkirk Cricket Club.
• He will replace the outgoing chairman, Henry Jones.
• Sir Herbert took it upon himself to act as chairman.
• The housing committee chairman described the announcement as shocking.
• The motion was carried on the casting vote of the chairman.