leave a seat vacant; reserve a position for someone worthy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to leave a position or seat vacant waiting for someone; to reserve a place for a worthy person
formalOriginally described leaving the seat of honor empty for a respected guest. Now commonly used in recruitment to express sincere desire for talented people, or as a polite formula when welcoming guests.
Zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
de的
zhí职
wèi位
xū虚
wèi位
yǐ以
dài待
，
huān欢
yíng迎
yè业
jiè界
jīng精
yīng英
jiā加
méng盟
。
The position of general manager is reserved for the right candidate; elites from the industry are welcome to join us.
Wǒ我
men们
xū虚
wèi位
yǐ以
dài待
，
gōng恭
hòu候
dà大
jià驾
guāng光
lín临
。
We have reserved a seat for you and await your honored presence with respect.
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Gōng公
sī司
gāo高
xīn薪
pìn聘
qǐng请
jì技
shù术
zǒng总
jiān监
，
xū虚
wèi位
yǐ以
dài待
yǒu有
néng能
lì力
zhě者
。
The company is offering a high salary for a CTO position, leaving the seat vacant for a capable candidate.