chair
noun
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Definition of chair
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person
b
: electric chair
—used with the
2a
: an official seat or a seat of authority, state, or dignity
b
: an office or position of authority or dignity
c
: professorship
holds a university chair
d
: chairman sense 1
3
: a sedan chair
4
: a position of employment usually of one occupying a chair or desk
specifically
: the position of a player in an orchestra or band
5
: any of various devices that hold up or support
chair
verb
chaired;
chairing;
chairs
Definition of chair (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to install in office
2
chiefly British
: to carry on the shoulders in acclaim
we chaired you through the market place— A. E. Housman
3
: to preside as chairman of
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Synonyms for chair
Synonyms: Noun
chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, presider, prolocutor, speaker
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Examples of chair in a Sentence
Noun
a chair by the window We'll need a table and four chairs for the dining room. He is now chair of the English department. She's chair of the school board this year. Address any questions to the committee chair. a murderer who was sentenced to the chairVerb
He's been chosen to chair the task force on school violence.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Katie Lim, the state's chair for the High School Democrats of America, was also an early backer of the New Jersey Democrat. — Katie Ross Dominick, CBS News, "2020 Daily Trail Markers: Joe Kennedy appears with Elizabeth Warren as he mulls Senate race," 5 Sep. 2019 The hotel plans to provide cushions, so no chairs or blankets are requires for a comfy experience. — Jaclyn Reiss, BostonGlobe.com, "3 free things to do in Boston this Labor Day weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 Tri-City board chair Leigh Anne Grass and board member Rocky Chavez were in Sacramento Tuesday, meeting with audit committee members in preparation for Wednesday’s hearing when news of the deal was released. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Tentative deal could restore psychiatric emergency services at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside," 27 Aug. 2019 The chairs are there for people who need to sit and take a break. — Patrick May, The Mercury News, "Yes, water park etiquette is a thing: Brawl over towel at Northern California park raises questions about rules," 27 Aug. 2019 Today’s decision was the latest turn in a controversy that has gone on since August 2018, when the State Democratic Executive Committee reelected Worley as party chair. — Mike Cason | [email protected], al, "DNC committee votes to invalidate Nancy Worley’s credentials," 22 Aug. 2019 Mayor Pro-Tem Monica Alcocer nominated Hodde, who served as chair of the city’s Hike and Bike Trail Advisory Committee. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "Leon Valley gets new councilor after the San Antonio suburb’s council ousted one of their own," 20 Aug. 2019 As the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Nadler is in charge of the body that would ultimately be responsible for initiating impeachment proceedings against the president or any other federal officials. — Seamus Kirst, Teen Vogue, "Why Lindsey Boylan Wants to Defeat One of the Most Powerful Democrats in Congress," 16 Aug. 2019 Arbulu also serves as chair of the Michigan Advisory Committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, "Whitmer wants civil rights director ousted: These 8 people could decide his fate," 15 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The Centre for Social Justice – a think tank chaired by former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith – has had a bright idea. — Laura Whateley, refinery29.com, "What A Rise To The State Pension Age Means For You - & Why You Should Worry," 21 Aug. 2019 The New England Revolution’s Jonathan Kraft chairs the expansion committee. — Brian Straus, SI.com, "MLS in Advanced Expansion Discussions With St. Louis, Other Markets," 31 July 2019 Sherman, who chairs the audit committee, moved the nomination of Deputy City Treasurer DeeDee Alari from the audit committee agenda without explanation. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego mayor’s choice for city auditor delayed by committee," 10 July 2019 As part of the June settlement, the patient will meet separately with UCLA Health President Johnese Spisso and the regent who chairs the health services committee. — Richard Winton, latimes.com, "UCLA has paid more than $3.5 million in settlements over former gynecologist," 8 July 2019 So far the specific contribution of the cap-and-trade scheme to emissions reductions is hard to measure, says Dallas Burtraw of Resources for the Future, who chairs the programme’s market advisory committee. — The Economist, "Can American states slow global warming on their own?," 29 June 2019 Downey served a three-year term on the Georgia Medical Board through mid-2018 and chaired the board's pain committee. — Jayne O'donnell, USA TODAY, "Pain patients left in anguish by doctors 'terrified' of opioid addiction, despite CDC change," 24 June 2019 David Sosin has served on a number of bar association committees, including chairing the insurance committee, bar services committee and minority and women’s participation committee. — Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, "Orland attorney new president of state bar association," 7 June 2019 Gualtieri chaired the state commission that investigated the response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. — Erin Donaghue, CBS News, "Florida's "red flag" law, passed after Parkland shooting, is thwarting "bad acts," sheriff says," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chair.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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chair
noun
English Language Learners Definition of chair
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs
: the person who is the leader of a department at a college or university
: the person who is the leader of a meeting, organization, committee, or event
chair
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of chair (Entry 2 of 2)
: to be in charge of a meeting, organization, committee, or event : to be the chairperson of (something)
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