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Foreperson

Description

Foreperson is a noun that refers to the person who leads and supervises a group of workers, especially in construction or industrial settings. They are responsible for ensuring the completion of tasks, managing the team, and maintaining safety protocols.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: In construction or industrial settings, a foreperson is someone who oversees and directs a team of workers.

Example sentence: The foreperson inspected the construction site before the workers arrived.

Sense 2: A foreperson can also be someone who leads a group or jury during a trial.

Example sentence: The foreperson of the jury delivered the final verdict.

Sense 3: In some countries, a foreperson can refer to the chairperson or leader of a local community or neighborhood.

Example sentence: The foreperson of our village council organized a community clean-up day.