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Meaning of the word chair in English

What does chair mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chair

US /tʃer/
UK /tʃeər/
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Noun

1.

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

Example:
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Please take a chair and sit down.
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The old man was sitting in his favorite armchair, reading a book.
Synonym:
seat stool armchair bench
2.

the person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization

Example:
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The chair of the committee called the meeting to order.
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She was elected as the new chair of the department.
Synonym:
chairman chairperson president head leader

Verb

to preside over (a meeting, committee, or organization)

Example:
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She will chair the next board meeting.
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He was asked to chair the discussion on climate change.
Synonym:
preside over officiate at lead conduct
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