chair
UK: tʃeə | US: tʃer
n. a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs
n. the person in charge of a meeting or organization (e.g., "the chair of the committee")
vt. to act as the chairperson of a meeting or event
The word "chair" traces back to the Old French chaiere, derived from Latin cathedra (meaning "seat" or "throne"), which itself comes from Greek kathedra ("a sitting place," from kata- "down" + hedra "seat"). Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to denote a movable seat with a back, distinguishing it from simpler stools or benches. The metaphorical use for a position of authority (e.g., "chair of a committee") emerged from the idea of the seat of power.
She sat on a wooden chair by the window.
The chair called the meeting to order.
He was elected to chair the new task force.
The antique chair was worth thousands of dollars.
Please pull up a chair and join us.