n. The first or chief man, or leader; one who is appointed to preside over a number of others.n. Specifically— The chief man of a jury, who acts as the spokesman.n. The chief or superintendent of a set of operatives or work-people employed in a shop or on work of any kind; an overseer of work: as, the foreman of a composing-room in a printing-office.n. An ancestor.To direct or oversee as a foreman.