cadeiras
1. Plural of chair; pieces of furniture with a back, a seat, and four legs, designed for one person to sit on
We need to buy new chairs for the dining room.
Precisamos comprar cadeiras novas para a sala de jantar.
2. Positions of authority or leadership, especially in academic or professional settings
She holds the chair of Philosophy at the university.
Ela ocupa a cadeira de Filosofia na universidade.
3. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to chair' - to preside over or lead a meeting
He chairs the committee meetings every month.
Ele preside as reuniões do comitê todo mês.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, chairs are fundamental furniture pieces. The phrase 'pull up a chair' is commonly used as an invitation to join a group. In academic settings, 'holding a chair' is a prestigious position. The game of 'cadeiras musicais' (musical chairs) is played similarly in both cultures as a children's game.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull up a chair - to join a conversation or gathering
sitting in the hot seat - being in a position of authority or under scrutiny
musical chairs - a game or situation where positions are constantly changing
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