Chairing

Chairing
Chair Chair, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chaired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Chairing}.] 1. To place in a chair. [1913 Webster]

2. To carry publicly in a chair in triumph. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]

3. To function as chairperson of (a meeting, committee, etc.); as, he chaired the meeting. [PJC]


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