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Chair
Ejemplos
I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book.
Me senté en la silla cómoda mientras leía un libro.
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presidente, presidenta
the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization
Ejemplos
The chair summarized the board's decision.
El presidente resumió la decisión del consejo.
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cátedra
the position that a university professor has
Ejemplos
He has held the chair of medieval history for over a decade, contributing significantly to the field through his publications.
Ha ocupado la cátedra de historia medieval durante más de una década, contribuyendo significativamente al campo a través de sus publicaciones.
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silla eléctrica, silla eléctrica
a device used for execution by means of electric current
Ejemplos
He designed the new model of the electric chair in the 20th century.
Él diseñó el nuevo modelo de la silla eléctrica en el siglo XX.
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silla, puesto
a designated seat or position assigned to a specific musician within an orchestra
Ejemplos
The conductor praised the new cellist in the second chair.
El director elogió al nuevo violonchelista de la segunda silla.
to chair
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presidir
to lead a committee or meeting
Transitive: to chair a committee or meeting
Ejemplos
During the conference, he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies.
Durante la conferencia, presidió con habilidad los debates del panel sobre tecnologías innovadoras.
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presidir, dirigir
to lead and oversee the administration, operations, and activities of an academic department or similar organizational unit
Transitive: to chair a department
Ejemplos
The dean invited him to chair the physics department due to his leadership skills.
El decano lo invitó a presidir el departamento de física debido a sus habilidades de liderazgo.
