chair
🇺🇸
/tʃer/
🇬🇧
/tʃeə(r)/
noun
A1
a seat with a back for one person
I sit on the chair at my desk.
B2
the person who leads a meeting or group
The chair called the meeting to order.
R
a university professor's position
She holds the chair of history at the university.
R
a device used for execution by electricity
The electric chair is a method of execution.
verb
R
to lead or manage a meeting
She will chair the committee meeting.
translation
a seat with a back for one person; the person who leads a meeting or group; a university professor's position; a device used for execution by electricity
to lead or manage a meeting
Word Forms
Plural
chairs
Progressive
chairing
Past
chaired
Perfect
chaired
3rd Present
chairs