Question 1

What does "chair up" mean?

Accepted Answer

(informal) To take on the role of chairperson of a committee, board, or meeting.

Question 2

How do you use "chair up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

After the previous chair resigned, nobody wanted to chair up until the crisis had passed.

Question 3

Is "chair up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"chair up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Very rare. Not a standard or established phrasal verb in most dictionaries. The verb 'chair' alone (to chair a meeting) is far more common. 'Chair up' may occasionally appear in informal or business slang. Learners should use 'chair' or 'head up' instead.

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Plus avec "up"