Grab a chair Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃɛɹ
GRAB-uh-CHAIR
ɡɹˈæb/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈeə
grab-uh-CHAIR
Definition
A friendly, informal way to invite someone to sit down, especially by getting a chair and joining a group.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and friendly. Common in social and casual settings; rarely used in writing. 'Grab a chair' means both to physically get a chair and to join. Sometimes also said as 'pull up a chair.' Avoid in formal contexts.
Spanish: toma una silla - consigue una sillaPortuguese (BR): pega uma cadeira - arranja uma cadeiraPortuguese (PT): pega uma cadeira - arranja uma cadeiraChinese (Simplified): 拿把椅子 - 拿椅子坐Chinese (Traditional): 拿把椅子 - 拿椅子坐Hindi: एक कुर्सी ले आओ - कुर्सी पकड़ लोArabic: أحضر كرسياً - خُذ كرسياًBengali: চেয়ার নিয়ে আসো - চেয়ার টেনে বসোRussian: возьми стул - прихвати стулJapanese: 椅子を持ってきて - 椅子に座ってVietnamese: lấy ghế ngồiKorean: 의자를 가져와 - 의자에 앉아Turkish: bir sandalye kap - sandalye çekUrdu: کرسی لے آؤ - کرسی اُٹھا لوIndonesian: ambil kursi
Example Sentences
Please grab a chair and sit with us.
basic
Go ahead and grab a chair if you want to join the game.
basic
You can grab a chair from the corner.
basic
Hey, just grab a chair and join the conversation!
natural
There’s plenty of space, so grab a chair wherever you like.
natural
Mind if I grab a chair and join you guys?
natural