座ざを取とり持もつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

keep everyone entertained; liven up the gathering

Used when someone acts as a facilitator or entertainer in a social setting, ensuring the atmosphere stays pleasant and engaging.

• 彼かれは宴えん会かいでいつも座ざを取とり持もつ役やくを買かって出でる。

  He always volunteers to keep everyone entertained at parties.

• 気きの利きいた話わ題だいで座ざを取とり持もつことができた。

  I was able to liven up the gathering with some witty topics.