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Chairing: meaning, definitions and examples

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chairing

 

[ ˈtʃɛərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

lead a meeting

Chairing refers to the act of presiding over a meeting or gathering, ensuring that the agenda is followed and that all participants have the opportunity to contribute. The person chairing is responsible for maintaining order and facilitating discussions, often making decisions about the flow of the meeting. Effective chairing involves strong leadership skills, active listening, and the ability to manage differing opinions. It is a critical role in both formal and informal settings, impacting the overall productivity of the meeting.

Synonyms

leading, moderating, presiding

Examples of usage

  • She is chairing the board meeting today.
  • He was chairing the conference call with several stakeholders.
  • They are chairing the committee responsible for community outreach.

Translations

Translations of the word "chairing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presidindo

🇮🇳 अध्यक्षता करना

🇩🇪 Vorsitz führen

🇮🇩 memimpin

🇺🇦 головування

🇵🇱 przewodniczenie

🇯🇵 議長を務める

🇫🇷 présider

🇪🇸 presidir

🇹🇷 başkanlık etmek

🇰🇷 의장을 맡다

🇸🇦 ترأس

🇨🇿 předsedat

🇸🇰 predsedníctvo

🇨🇳 主持

🇸🇮 predsedovati

🇮🇸 forseta

🇰🇿 төрағалық ету

🇬🇪 თავმჯდომარეობა

🇦🇿 sədrlik etmək

🇲🇽 presidir

Etymology

The term 'chairing' comes from the noun 'chair,' which refers to a seat with a back commonly used for sitting, especially by one person. In the context of meetings, the 'chair' denotes the person who takes on the responsibility of overseeing proceedings. The word 'chair' originates from the Latin 'cathedra,' meaning a seat, but has developed over time to signify not just the physical item but also the role associated with leadership and authority in discussions and decision-making processes. Historically, the concept of a 'chair' has been linked to positions of power and influence, where the individual sitting in the chair leads the dialogue and guides the participants through the agenda.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,722 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.