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A keyword: an important word to learn chair1   Show phonetics
noun [C]
1 FURNITURE a seat for one person, with a back, usually four legs, and sometimes two arms
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2 MEETING someone who controls a meeting or organization
[usually singular] All questions should be addressed to the chair.

3 UNIVERSITY a very important position in a university department, or the person who has this position
See also: the electric chair

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