Preside

/prɪˈzaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To hold the position of authority in a meeting or gathering; to oversee or direct proceedings.

The committee chair will preside over the annual meeting next week.

To have control or authority in a particular situation.

The judge presided over the court case with a firm yet fair hand.

To be in a position of influence or power.

She was invited to preside at the conference as the keynote speaker.

To occupy the place of authority in a gathering.

He was chosen to preside during the group discussions on policy reform.

Derived from Latin 'praesidere', meaning 'to sit before' or 'to preside over'.

preside over

to have authority or control over something

presiding officer

the individual in charge of a meeting or function

preside at a meeting

to lead or oversee a gathering of people

chair

a person who leads a meeting

moderate

to oversee a discussion or debate

manage

to be in charge of something

to take charge in an informal setting

He really knows how to preside over the party.

to be the main person in a gathering

She wasn't just attending; she was presiding like a boss.