ringmaster

/ˈrɪŋˌmæstər/
noun
  1. The person in charge of performances in a circus ring, who introduces acts and directs the audience's attention.
    • Dressed in a bright red coat, the ringmaster stood in the center of the ring.
    • The ringmaster cracked his whip and announced the next act.
    • Children cheered as the ringmaster introduced the trapeze artists.
  2. A person who directs or manages a lively, chaotic, or complex event or situation.
    • The CEO was the ringmaster of the company's global expansion.
    • The project manager acted as the ringmaster of the chaotic product launch.
    • At the family reunion, Aunt Linda was the ringmaster, organizing games and meals.
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