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empty chair
Verb
transitive
Japanese Meaning
議論などの場で、不在の人物の存在感を示すため、彼らが座るべきと思われる空の椅子や講壇を用意して、その欠席を際立たせる行為
( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( participle past )
( past )
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(transitive, debating) To draw attention to (a person who is absent from a debate) by providing an empty podium or chair which they would have occupied.
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empty chair
Campaign organizers empty chair the absent candidate at the televised debate to highlight his refusal to show up.
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Campaign organizers empty chair the absent candidate at the televised debate to highlight his refusal to show up.
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