verb
- to seat (someone) in the wrong place or incorrectly
- to fit or install (a part) improperly or in the wrong position
Usage: technical
Examples
- The host misseats the guests at the wrong table.
- The mechanic misseats the valve, causing the engine to leak.
- She misseats herself on the bench and has to move.
- The technician misseats the component during assembly.
- The usher misseats the family in the orchestra section instead of the balcony.
- If you misseat the gasket, the seal will fail.