chairmanship

Everyday

1. The job of being the chair (chairman or chairwoman) of a meeting, committee or company. tree →
2. The time during which someone has that job. tree →
3. The skill of running a meeting well. tree →

In the lessons

In news and adult life it describes who leads a board or committee and for how long — «under her chairmanship». In school councils children may take turns to chair a meeting. It tells the reader who is in charge of the meeting and how well they run it. Phrases: «under the chairmanship of», «take over the chairmanship».

Examples

• Under her chairmanship, the club raised a lot of money. tree →
• He was offered the chairmanship of the football club. tree →
• The chairmanship of the school council changes each term. tree →
• Good chairmanship means letting everyone speak. tree →
• During his chairmanship, the company grew quickly. tree →
• She stepped down from the chairmanship after ten years. tree →

Note

Noun with -ship (like friendship, leadership). Many people now prefer neutral words: «chair», «chairperson» and the job «chairing». It can be used for a woman too, but «chairwoman» or «chair» is common.