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chairing

UK
/ˈtʃeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɛrɪŋ/

Translations

chairingnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of presiding.
Her chairing of the conference was widely praised.
La présidence de la conférence a été largement saluée.
chairinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe someone currently presiding.
présidantS’emploie pour une réunion, un comité ou une séance.
The chairing member called the meeting to order.
Le membre présidant a ouvert la séance.
chairverb

chairing

Gerund

chaired
Past Simple
chaired
Past Participle
chairing
Gerund
UK
/tʃeə/
US
/tʃɛr/
présiderUne réunion ou une organisation.
She was asked to chair the committee meeting next week.
On lui a demandé de présider la réunion du comité la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
porterDans une chaise, en signe d’honneur ou de célébration.
Synonyms
preside
lead
conduct
manage
oversee

Definitions

chairingnoun
The act or process of presiding over a meeting, committee, or organization; serving as chair.
Her chairing of the conference was widely praised.
chairinggerund / present participle
Presiding over or heading (a meeting, committee, etc.) at the present time.
The chairing member called the meeting to order.
chairverb
To preside over a meeting or organization.
She was asked to chair the committee meeting next week.
To carry (someone) aloft in a chair in celebration or honour, especially after a victory.
After winning the competition, the champion was chaired through the streets by supporters.
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