chair umpire

collocation in English

meaningsofchairandumpire

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chair
noun[C]
uk
/tʃeər/us
/tʃer/
a seat for one person that has a back, usually four legs, and sometimes ...
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umpire
noun[C]
uk
/ˈʌm.paɪər/us
/ˈʌm.paɪr/
a person who is present at a sports competition in order to make certain that the rules of that particular game are obeyed and to judge if particular actions ...
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(Definition ofchairandumpirefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofchair umpire

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The following list shows only those who hold or have held a gold badge as achairumpire.
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In tournament play, thechairumpirecalls the point count (e.g., "fifteen-love") after each point.
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Game points, set points, and match points are not part of official scoring and are not announced by thechairumpirein tournament play.
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The two players had to be separated by thechairumpire.
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He gave tennis lessons and served as achairumpireto earn extra money along the way.
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From this position, thechairumpirecalls the score of the match to the players and spectators between points.
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The following three, bronze (chairumpireonly), silver, and gold badge, are considered international certifications.
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During the first set, drizzle began to fall; however, thechairumpirerefused to suspend the match.
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Thechairumpireis often situated in a tall chair at the center of the court, behind a net post.
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At the end of a game, thechairumpirealso announces the winner of the game and the overall score.
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The call is made by thechairumpirewhen one is assigned to the match, as in professional matches, or one of the players when there is nochairumpire.
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In matches where line umpires are also assigned, thechairumpirehas the right to overrule if they are sure that a clear mistake has been made.
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In making the decision on an appeal the referee must consider the rulings of fact of thechairumpire, as well as statements of the players and line umpires.
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Williams started yelling at the line umpire, who reported to thechairumpire.
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Any player may appeal the chair umpire's interpretation of tennis law to the tournament referee or deputy referee.
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