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- Dictionarychair/tʃɛː/
noun
- 1. a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs. Similar
- 2. the person in charge of a meeting or of an organization (used as a neutral alternative to chairman or chairwoman): "she's the chair of a research committee" Similar
verb
- 1. act as chairperson of or preside over (an organization, meeting, or public event): "the debate was chaired by the Archbishop of York"
- 2. carry (someone) aloft in a chair or in a sitting position to celebrate a victory: British "no one seemed anxious to chair him round the hall"
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the official position of a person in charge of a meeting, official group or organization, or the person themselves: Who will take the chair at the next meeting? All questions should be addressed to the chair. She is the chair of the board of governors at a local school.
The meaning of CHAIR is a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person. How to use chair in a sentence.
the official position of a person in charge of a meeting, official group or organization, or the person themselves: Who will take the chair at the next meeting? All questions should be addressed to the chair. She is the chair of the board of governors at a local school.
noun. a seat with a back on which one person sits, typically having four legs and often having arms. an official position of authority. a chair on the board of directors. the person chairing a debate or meeting. the speaker addressed the chair. a professorship. the chair of German.
1. A piece of furniture designed to accommodate one sitting or reclining person, providing support for the back and often the arms and typically standing on four legs. 2. A seat of office, authority, or dignity, such as that of a bishop. 3. a. An office or position of authority, such as a professorship. b.
13 meanings: 1. a seat with a back on which one person sits, typically having four legs and often having arms 2. an official.... Click for more definitions.
A chair is a seat with four legs and a back to lean against. When you invite a large group for dinner, you have to make sure you find chairs for all of your guests. As opposed to a bench, couch, or sofa, a chair usually seats one single person. You might have wooden kitchen chairs and a comfortable, upholstered chair with arms for watching TV.
