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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
seats
This word focuses on the designated space allocated for a person rather than the physical furniture itself. While a chair is an object, a seat is a position or a right to occupy a space, which is why it is used in contexts like ticketing or parliamentary positions.
In a professional or political context, the term shifts from physical furniture to represent a position of authority or a representative role. Winning a seat in parliament refers to gaining a specific office or power, removing the physical element entirely.
Countable when referring to individual chairs or designated spots in a stadium.
Meanings
Examples
Please remain in your seats until the plane comes to a complete stop.
I wonder if there are any seats left for the midnight show.
The new conference room seats twenty people comfortably.
The new conference room seats twenty people comfortably.
The small cafe only seats ten guests at a time.
He quickly grabbed the last few seats in the front row.