seat
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a chair, stool, or any place where you can sit.
n.a piece of furniture or a specific place designed for sitting.
Simple“Is this seat taken, or can I sit here to eat my lunch?”
In context“The stadium was upgraded to include more comfortable seats and better access for spectators with disabilities.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the part of your trousers or skirt that covers your bottom.
n.the part of a garment that covers the buttocks.
Simple“He realized there was a small hole in the seat of his jeans.”
In context“The tailor reinforced the seat of the trousers to ensure they would withstand the rigours of daily wear.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the place where a government, court, or organization is based.
n.the place where a government, authority, or institution is located or has its headquarters.
Simple“Strasbourg is the seat of the European Parliament.”
In context“The city has served as the seat of government for over three centuries, surviving numerous political upheavals.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an official position as a member of a group, like a parliament or a committee.
n.membership or a position in a legislative or corporate body.
Simple“She won a seat on the local council in the last election.”
In context“The party is fighting to retain its seat in the upcoming by-election despite falling poll numbers.”
Synonyms - 05 B1 Intermediate
v.to have enough space for a certain number of people to sit.
v.to provide sitting accommodation for a specific number of people.
Simple“The new restaurant can seat up to fifty people at once.”
In context“The auditorium was designed to seat three thousand guests, featuring acoustics that carry sound perfectly to the back row.”
Synonyms - 06 B1 Intermediate
- 07 C1 Advanced
v.to fit something firmly into a specific position.
v.to fit or settle something firmly into a correct or desired position.
Simple“Make sure the battery is properly seated before you close the cover.”
In context“The technician ensured the valve was correctly seated to prevent any pressure leakage during the high-intensity test phase of the test.”
From Middle English sete, from Old English sǣte, possibly from (or simply cognate with) Old Norse sæti (“seat”), both from Proto-Germanic sētiją (“seat”), from Proto-Indo-European sed- (“to sit”); compare Old English set (“seat”). Noun sense 2 (“location or site”) is probably derived from Old English sǣte (“house”), which is related to Old High German sāza (“sedan, seat, domicile”). Cognates * Middle Dutch gesaete * Old High German gisazi (modern German Gesäß)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.