chairborne

/ˈtʃɛrbaɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Chairborne division, a unit of the United States Marine Corps Reserve that has the primary mission of providing power projection from the sea to the land.

“The Chairborne unit was praised for their efficiency in the operation.”

2. noun

a person who works in a chair or at a desk, especially in an office.

“Many chairborne workers were affected by the office move.”

Synonyms

  • desk-bound
  • office-bound
  • sedentary

Antonyms

  • combat-ready
  • field-deployed