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chair

1 chair /ˈtʃeɚ/ noun
plural chairs
1 chair
/ˈtʃeɚ/
noun
plural chairs
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHAIR
[count] : a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs
[count]
: 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
see also chairman, chairperson, chairwoman
the chair US, informal : electric chair
2 chair /ˈtʃeɚ/ verb
chairs; chaired; chairing
2 chair
/ˈtʃeɚ/
verb
chairs; chaired; chairing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHAIR
[+ object]
: to be in charge of a meeting, organization, committee, or event : to be the chairperson of (something)