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/tʃer/
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noun[C]
A movable seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Middle English chaire, from Old French chaiere, from Latin cathedra, from Greek kathedra meaning “seat.”
Examples
She pulled out a chair and sat down.
The dining room has six chairs.
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noun[C]
The person who leads a meeting, committee, organization, or department.
Pronunciation
Etymology
Developed from the idea of the official seat occupied by a presiding person.
Examples
The chair called the meeting to order.
Please address your questions to the committee chair.
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noun[C]
A university professorship or the position held by a professor in a particular subject.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From the academic sense of a teacher’s official seat or position of authority.
Examples
She was offered the chair of medieval history.
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verb[T]
To lead or preside over a meeting, committee, discussion, or organization.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From the noun chair, referring to the seat of the person who presides.
Examples
Dr. Patel will chair the panel discussion.
Who is chairing the meeting today?
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