Chair

A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs., The person in charge of a meeting or organization., To preside over a meeting or event.

Chair - Meanings

A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs.

Example: She pulled out a chair and sat down at the table.

Usage: formalContext: home, office, restaurants, formal gatherings

Note: Commonly used in various settings to refer to a seat with a backrest and often armrests.

The person in charge of a meeting or organization.

Example: The chair of the committee called the meeting to order.

Usage: formalContext: business meetings, organizations, committees

Note: In formal contexts, 'chair' can refer to the leader or presiding officer of a group or meeting.

To preside over a meeting or event.

Example: She will chair the conference next week.

Usage: formalContext: conferences, seminars, meetings

Note: Used in formal contexts to indicate leading or moderating a gathering or discussion.

Chair's synonyms

seat

A seat is a piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on.

Example: Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

Note: While a chair is a type of seat, the term 'seat' can also refer to benches, stools, or any surface designed for sitting.

throne

A throne is an elaborate and ceremonial chair used by a monarch or ruler.

Example: The king sat on his ornate golden throne.

Note: Throne is a more formal and grandiose term compared to a regular chair, often associated with royalty or authority.

stool

A stool is a simple seat without a back or arms, often used in kitchens or bars.

Example: She perched on a high stool at the bar.

Note: Stools typically do not have a backrest or arms, distinguishing them from traditional chairs.

bench

A bench is a long seat for multiple people, usually made of wood or metal.

Example: They sat on a wooden bench in the park.

Note: Benches are typically longer and can accommodate more than one person, unlike individual chairs.

Chair expressions, common phrases

Take a back seat

To take a less active or prominent role in a situation.

Example: I'm happy to take a back seat and let someone else lead the project.

Note: The phrase 'take a back seat' metaphorically means to take a less important role, which is different from the physical object 'chair'.

Chairman of the board

The person who leads a board of directors or a meeting.

Example: The chairman of the board called for a vote on the proposal.

Note: The term 'chairman' refers to a leadership role in a formal setting, distinct from the physical object 'chair'.

On the hot seat

Being in a difficult or uncomfortable position, especially when facing scrutiny or interrogation.

Example: She was on the hot seat during the interview, facing tough questions.

Note: This phrase refers to a challenging position or situation, not the physical object 'chair'.

Chair a meeting

To lead or preside over a meeting or gathering.

Example: I will chair the meeting tomorrow and ensure it runs smoothly.

Note: The verb 'chair' in this context means to be in charge of a meeting, distinct from the physical object 'chair'.

Pull up a chair

Inviting someone to take a seat and join a conversation or activity.

Example: Come on in and pull up a chair! Let's chat.

Note: This phrase is an invitation to sit down, different from the literal meaning of 'chair'.

Music chair

A person responsible for overseeing a specific area or department within an organization.

Example: She was appointed as the music chair of the department.

Note: In this context, 'chair' refers to a position of responsibility, not the physical object 'chair'.

Chairlift

A type of transportation system that carries passengers up steep slopes, especially in ski resorts.

Example: We took the chairlift up the mountain to go skiing.

Note: This term refers to a specific type of mechanical lift, not the general meaning of 'chair'.

Chair everyday (slang) expressions

Hot seat

In informal spoken language, being in the 'hot seat' means being in a situation where one is closely watched or under intense scrutiny.

Example: Bob found himself in the hot seat during the business presentation.

Note: The original word 'chair' refers to a piece of furniture for one person to sit, whereas 'hot seat' emphasizes pressure or scrutiny.

Sit tight

This means to wait patiently or be patient.

Example: We'll need to sit tight until the boss makes a decision.

Note: While 'chair' is a physical object for sitting, 'sit tight' refers to being patient or waiting.

Front-row seat

Having a front-row seat means being in a position to have a close view or involvement in something.

Example: Being on the project team gave me a front-row seat to see how decisions were made.

Note: Contrary to 'chair', 'front-row seat' emphasizes proximity or involvement rather than just sitting.

Seat at the table

This refers to having a voice or influence in decision-making or being a part of an important group.

Example: She worked hard to earn a seat at the leadership table in the company.

Note: While 'chair' is a physical object for sitting, 'seat at the table' conveys being part of a group making significant decisions.

Jump out of one's seat

To react with surprise, shock, or alarm.

Example: The sudden loud noise made me jump out of my seat.

Note: Unlike 'chair', 'jump out of one's seat' describes a sudden physical or emotional reaction.

Chair - Examples

The chair is comfortable.

She sat down on the armchair.

The students are sitting on the bench.

Chair grammar

Chair - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: chair

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): chairs

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): chair

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): chaired

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): chairing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chairs

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): chair

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): chair

Syllabification and Stress

chair Contains 1 syllables: chair

Phonetic transcription: ˈcher

chair , ˈcher (The red syllable is stressed)

Chair - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

chair: 1000 - 1100 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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