chair
1 of 2nounfurniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting
A1Learn more on Wikipedia- I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.
- I pulled up a chair to join the conversation.
- I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book.
- Our dining table has four chairs around it.
- The classroom has rows of chairs for students.
the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization
- The chair called the meeting to order.
- She was elected chair of the academic council.
- The chair summarized the board's decision.
- He served as chair for two consecutive terms.
- The committee's chair coordinated the discussion topics.
the position that a university professor has
C1A chair is a senior academic position held by a university professor who leads a specific department, research area, or academic program. This role involves administrative responsibilities, such as overseeing faculty, managing departmental activities, and contributing to strategic planning within the institution. A chair is also often involved in teaching, mentoring, and conducting research. The position signifies a high level of expertise, leadership, and recognition within their academic field.
- Dr. Smith was appointed chair of the English department after 20 years of distinguished teaching and research.
- The new chair of the computer science department introduced several innovative programs to attract more students.
- He has held the chair of medieval history for over a decade, contributing significantly to the field through his publications.
- The university is currently seeking a new chair for the business school to lead its strategic initiatives and academic programs.
- She was elected to the chair of the History Department after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.
a device used for execution by means of electric current
- The prisoner was sentenced to die in the electric chair.
- The use of the chair has been banned in several states.
- He designed the new model of the electric chair in the 20th century.
- The chair was regarded as a symbol of capital punishment.
- Reporters covered the history of executions by chair.
a designated seat or position assigned to a specific musician within an orchestra
- She earned first chair in the violin section.
- He lost his principal chair after the auditions.
- The conductor praised the new cellist in the second chair.
- Competition for the first chair was intense.
- The clarinet player held the top chair for three seasons.