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    chair
    /tʃɛː/

    noun

    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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  2. Jun 12, 2012 · Learn the meaning of chair as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of different types of chairs and how to use them in sentences. Find out the pronunciation, synonyms, collocations and translations of chair in other languages.

  3. 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.

  4. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word chair, from a seat with legs and a back to an official position of authority or honor. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of chair.

  5. noun. a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms. something that serves as a chair or supports like a chair: The two men clasped hands to make a chair for their injured companion. a seat of office or authority.

  6. Learn the meaning of chair as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out the different types of chairs, such as electric chair, chairlift, and chair of a committee.

  7. A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a support for the back. It can also mean a seat of office, authority, or dignity, or the person who holds it. See different types, uses, and expressions of chair.

  8. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word chair in English. Find out the different types of chairs, the position of being in charge of a meeting or a department, and the electric chair for executions.