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Definition empty chair in British English

empty chair verb

verb
1

to leave an empty chair or podium to represent a politician who refuses to take part in a debate

Example

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky announced revised proposals for TV election debates and said they would "empty chair" party leaders who refused to take part.

Definition empty chair in British English