foreperson
word
Definition
A foreperson is a person who leads a group of workers or is the head of a jury in court.
Usage & Nuances
'Foreperson' is gender-neutral, replacing older 'foreman' or 'forewoman'. Commonly used in workplaces (especially construction, factories) and courts. In legal English, it's specifically the jury leader. In workplaces, it means the lead worker or supervisor.
Spanish: presidente del jurado - capataz - encargado/aPortuguese (BR): chefe de equipe - presidente do júriPortuguese (PT): chefe de equipa - presidente do júriChinese (Simplified): 领班 - 陪审团团长Chinese (Traditional): 領班 - 陪審團團長Hindi: फ़ोरपर्सन (टीम/जूरी प्रमुख)Arabic: رئيس الفريق - رئيس هيئة المحلفين
Example Sentences
The foreperson gives instructions to the workers.
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The jury's foreperson spoke for the group in court.
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Our team chose Angela as the foreperson for this project.
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If you have any issues, just let the foreperson know.
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As foreperson, it's your job to keep everyone on schedule.
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The foreperson announced the jury's decision to the judge.
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