seat meaning | definition of seat at WebDictionary.co.uk

(noun) a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); "he booked their seats in advance"; "he sat in someone else's place"

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"

furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"

any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"

a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)

the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based; "the brain is said to be the seat of reason"

the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body; "he was elected to a seat in the Senate"

a part of a machine that supports or guides another part

the cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through"

(verb) show to a seat; assign a seat for; "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"

be able to seat; "The theater seats 2,000"

place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"

put a seat on a chair

provide with seats; "seat a concert hall"

place or attach firmly in or on a base; "seat the camera on the tripod"

place in or on a seat; "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair"

Meaning of seat