"chair" Meaning in English

1. the position of professor

Part of speech : noun

Example : I was awarded an endowed chair in economics.

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2. a seat for one person, with a support for the back

Part of speech : noun

Example : They put their coat over the back of the chair and sat down.

3. a particular seat in an orchestra

Part of speech : noun

Example : They are second chair violin.

4. an instrument of execution by electrocution

Part of speech : noun

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5. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

Part of speech : noun

Example : address your remarks to the chairperson

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6. to preside over

Part of speech : verb

Example : I volunteered to chair the committee.

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7. to act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university

Part of speech : verb

Example : I chaired the department for many years.

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Translation for "chair"

chair meaning in spanish : silla

chair meaning in german : Stuhl

chair meaning in japanese : 椅子

chair meaning in turkish : sandalye

chair meaning in chinese : 椅子

chair meaning in arabic : كرسي

chair meaning in polish : krzesło

chair meaning in hindi : कुरसी

chair meaning in french : chaise

chair meaning in russian : стул