B2nounformalbusinesswork
US/ˈtʃerˌpɜːr.sən/
UK/ˈtʃeəˌpɜː.sən/
the person who leads a meeting or an organization such as a committee or a board
In context
The chairperson opened the meeting and asked everyone to take a seat.
She was elected chairperson of the parent association last year.
Please send your questions to the chairperson of the board.
Words that go with chairperson
verb + noun
- appoint a chairpersonThe board will appoint a new chairperson in May.
- elect a chairpersonMembers meet to elect a chairperson.
noun + preposition
- chairperson of the committeeHe is the chairperson of the finance committee.
noun + noun
- committee chairpersonThe committee chairperson signed the report.
verb + preposition
- act as chairpersonMs. Lee will act as chairperson today.