seat (EN)

noun, verb

noun “seat”

1. a location designed for sitting
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   I reserved a seat at the front of the theater to have the best view of the play.
2. an item of furniture or a spot used for sitting
   At the park, he found an empty bench and took a seat to enjoy the afternoon sun.
3. the flat part of a chair meant for sitting
   When she entered the room, she placed her bag on the seat of the nearest chair.
4. the area of the body used for sitting
   After a long walk, he was grateful to rest his weary seat on the soft park bench.
5. the part of clothing that covers the buttocks
   After sliding down the playground slide numerous times, the seat of his jeans was starting to fray.
6. a supporting surface in machinery
   The bearing was damaged because the seat it rested on was not properly aligned.
7. a position of membership in an organization
   After years of hard work in the community, she finally earned a seat on the city council.
8. the main office or center of control for an organization
   London is the seat of the British Parliament.

verb “seat”

1. to place something in a position where it will stay
   Before starting the engine, I seated the new spark plug snugly into its socket.
2. to furnish a space with enough places for sitting
   The new restaurant seats forty people comfortably.
3. to guide people to their places to sit
   The hostess seated us by the window as soon as we arrived at the restaurant.