: a first or chief person: such as
a
: a member of a jury who acts as chairman and spokesman
b(1)
: a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew
(2)
: a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant
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Examples of foreman in a Sentence
asked the shift foreman if he could take a break
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Her children will never know the uncertainty of finding work, the unrelenting demands of a foreman, the fatigue of constant movement or the pressure to harvest a box of broccoli every minute.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
This foreman admitted that there were these two construction defects, but said that the homebuilder only had an obligation to the original buyer of the home.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024
Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis Brian Geraghty stars as Dutton Ranch’s foreman, Zane Davis.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Nevertheless, the foreman said that the homebuilder would offer us $12,000 for a full settlement.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
This foreman admitted that there were these two construction defects, but said that the homebuilder only had an obligation to the original buyer of the home.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024
Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis Brian Geraghty stars as Dutton Ranch’s foreman, Zane Davis.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Nevertheless, the foreman said that the homebuilder would offer us $12,000 for a full settlement.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024
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foreman
noun
fore·man
ˈfōr-mən 
ˈfȯr-
1
: a member of a jury who is the leader
2
: a person in charge of a group of workers
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