ETYM Old Eng. chaiere, chaere, Old Fren. chaiere, chaere, French chaire pulpit, from Latin cathedra chair, armchair, a teacher's or professor's chair, Greek cata down + hedra seat, hizein to sit, akin to Eng. sit. Related to Sit, Cathedral, chaise.
A seat for one person, with a support for the back.
(traditionally called chairman but more commonly called chair or chairperson today) individual who controls (chairs) a meeting. It is the responsibility of the chair to ensure that an agenda for the meeting is prepared and that the agenda is discussed. A good chair will ensure that everyone at the meeting can make relevant contributions while at the same time carrying the meeting forward so that all points on the agenda are discussed within the limited time set for the meeting. A chair of a company chairs meetings of the board of directors and is in overall charge of the company. + prikaži više

ETYM Cf. French présidence.
1. The office and function of president; SYN. presidentship.
2. The tenure of a president; SYN. presidential term, administration.
3. The action or function of one that presides; superintendence.
4. A Mormon executive council of the church or a stake consisting of a president and two counselors. + prikaži više