chair

Definition

  • n. a seat for one person, with a support for the back
  • n. a particular seat in an orchestra
  • v. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university

Word forms

Past participle
chaired
Past tense
chaired
Present participle
chairing
Third person singular
chairs

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She sat in the chair at the front of the room, ready to lead the meeting.

  2. vt.

    The manager will chair the discussion about the new projects next week.