noun
plural -seats
[count] :something (such as a chair) that you sit on :a place for sitting
[count] :the part of a chair or other piece of furniture that a person sits on
[singular] :the part of a piece of clothing (such as a skirt or pair of pants) that you sit on - + of
[count] somewhat old-fashioned :the part of the body on which you sit
[count] :an official position within an organization and the right to be present when that organization meets
[singular] a place or area where a particular activity, function, etc., occurs - + of
a place (such as a city) where the people who run a government, religion, etc., are based - + of
by the seat of your pants
by using your own judgment and feelings to deal with each new problem or task without planning, preparation, or help from others
get/put bums on seats
in the driver's seat
on the edge of your seat
verb
seats; seated; seating
[+ obj] to give (a person) a place to sit
to have enough seats for (a certain number of people)
US