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Chair
01
silla
furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting
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I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book.
Me senté en la silla cómoda mientras leía un libro.
02
the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization
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The chair summarized the board's decision.
03
cátedra
the position that a university professor has
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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.
04
a device used for execution by means of electric current
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He designed the new model of the electric chair in the 20th century.
05
a designated seat or position assigned to a specific musician within an orchestra
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The conductor praised the new cellist in the second chair.
to chair
01
presidir
to lead a committee or meeting
Transitive: to chair a committee or meeting
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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.
02
presidir, dirigir
to lead and oversee the administration, operations, and activities of an academic department or similar organizational unit
Transitive: to chair a department
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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.
