seat

/sˈiːt/

/ˈsit/

[noun] [verb]

Seat

[NOUN]

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

synonyms : place

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

synonyms : arse

furniture that is designed for sitting on

the part of a chair or a sofa where one sits, typically consisting of a flat, horizontal surface supported by legs or a frame

the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.

a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)

the cloth covering for the buttocks

a part of a machine that supports or guides another part

the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based

to seat

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

show to a seat; assign a seat for

synonyms : sit

sit down

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

synonyms : induct

invest

be able to seat

place or attach firmly in or on a base

place in or on a seat

provide with seats

put a seat on a chair

Examples

1. Labour's John Taylor and Mary Smith both held seats in this constituency.

2. The professor will hold a seat on the advisory board.

3. The seats at the theater are so comfortable.

4. Six people, and more at a pinch, could be seated comfortably at the table.

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