The participating governments elect a Chair for the subsidiary bodies from amongst the delegates Different Chairs may be elected for other informal groups The Chair is responsible for facilitating progress towards an agreement and serves during the inter-sessional period until the start of the next COP
An iron block used on railways to support the rails and secure them to the sleepers
an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench
an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles a chair; "the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair"
A strong checking action taken forward and across in Promenade Position (PP), with the man's left foot and lady's right foot
At a university, a chair is the post of professor. He has been appointed to the chair of sociology at Southampton University
The chair is the same as the electric chair. to be the chairperson of a meeting or committee. Seat, usually with four legs and a back, intended for one person. It is one of the most ancient forms of furniture, dating to the 3rd Egyptian dynasty ( 2650-2575 BC). Various styles were developed throughout Europe. In the 16th century, many chairs began to be covered with upholstery over padding and decorated with elaborate wood carving. U.S. chairs adapted versions of English styles from the late 17th century
A leadership title awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding contributions in a specific field, usually accompanied by discretionary funds for research in that field The term of the position is for as long as the holder works for the university
act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university; "She chaired the department for many years"