Meaning 1business; formal · 82%
The group of senior people who manage a company or organization.
Natural examples
Der Vorstand beschloss eine neue Investition.
The executive board approved a new investment.
Sie wurde in den Vorstand des Vereins gewählt.
She was elected to the association's board.
Der Vorstand informiert die Mitglieder jeden Monat.
The board informs members every month.
Usage note
Vorstand is masculine; its plural is Vorstände. In Germany it can name an association's or corporation's executive body; powers depend on legal form.
Mini-lesson: Vorstand
The group of senior people who manage a company or organization. Vorstand is masculine; its plural is Vorstände. In Germany it can name an association's or corporation's executive body; powers depend on legal form.
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