Chaired Meaning in English
word · lemma: chair
Definition
To be in charge of a meeting or event, guiding the discussion and making sure it runs smoothly.
Usage & Nuances
'Chaired' is a formal verb used for official or professional settings, especially meetings or committees. Common collocations: 'chaired the meeting', 'chaired the committee'. Not used for 'sitting in a chair'. Do not confuse with 'led' or 'hosted', which can be broader or less formal.
Spanish: presidir - dirigir una reuniónPortuguese (BR): presidir - liderar uma reuniãoPortuguese (PT): presidir - liderar uma reuniãoChinese (Simplified): 主持Chinese (Traditional): 主持Hindi: अध्यक्षता करनाArabic: ترأسBengali: সভাপতিত্ব করেছেন - সভাপতিত্ব করলেনRussian: председательствовал - возглавлял (собрание)Japanese: 議長を務めたVietnamese: chủ trìKorean: 의장했다 - 주재했다Turkish: başkanlık ettiUrdu: صدارت کیIndonesian: memimpin (rapat/pertemuan)
Example Sentences
He chaired the meeting yesterday.
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Sarah chaired the committee this year.
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Who chaired the event last week?
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Maria has chaired several international conferences.
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I've never chaired a meeting this big before.
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He chaired the session with confidence and kept everyone focused.
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