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Definition of Chair
1. Noun. A seat for one person, with a support for the back. "He put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down"
Specialized synonyms: Armchair, Barber Chair, Chair Of State, Chaise, Chaise Longue, Daybed, Eames Chair, Fighting Chair, Folding Chair, Feeding Chair, Highchair, Ladder-back, Ladder-back Chair, Garden Chair, Lawn Chair, Rocker, Rocking Chair, Side Chair, Straight Chair, Swivel Chair, Tablet-armed Chair, Wheelchair
Terms within: Back, Backrest, Leg
Generic synonyms: Seat
Terms within: Back, Backrest, Leg
Generic synonyms: Seat
2. Verb. Act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university. "She chaired the department for many years"
3. Noun. The position of professor. "He was awarded an endowed chair in economics"
Exact synonyms: Professorship
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Derivative terms: Professor
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Derivative terms: Professor
4. Verb. Preside over. "Sam and Sue chair"; "John moderated the discussion"
Exact synonyms: Lead, Moderate
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Lead, Moderator
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Lead, Moderator
5. Noun. The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization. "Address your remarks to the chairperson"
Exact synonyms: Chairman, Chairperson, Chairwoman, President
Specialized synonyms: Kalon Tripa, Vice Chairman
Generic synonyms: Presiding Officer
Derivative terms: Chairman, Chairmanship, Preside, Presidency, Presidency, Presidentship
Specialized synonyms: Kalon Tripa, Vice Chairman
Generic synonyms: Presiding Officer
Derivative terms: Chairman, Chairmanship, Preside, Presidency, Presidency, Presidentship
6. Noun. An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person. "The murderer was sentenced to die in the chair"
7. Noun. A particular seat in an orchestra. "He is second chair violin"
Generic synonyms: Seat
Definition of Chair
1. n. A movable single seat with a back.
2. v. t. To place in a chair.
Definition of Chair
1. to install in office [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chair
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