1 the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc:
Sir Herbert took it upon himself to act as chairman.
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. -< GENDER
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