chairman meaning and definition

CHAIRMAN noun

Definition of chairman (noun)

1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
   • "address your remarks to the chairperson"
   • synonyms: chair, chairperson, chairwoman, president

CHAIRMAN verb

Definition of chairman (verb)

1. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
   • "She chaired the department for many years"
   • synonyms: chair