Meaning & Definition of word "Preside"

Preside

/prɪˈzaɪd/

1. To hold the position of authority in a meeting or gathering; to oversee or direct proceedings.
- Example: The committee chair will preside over the annual meeting next week.
2. To have control or authority in a particular situation.
- Example: The judge presided over the court case with a firm yet fair hand.
3. To be in a position of influence or power.
- Example: She was invited to preside at the conference as the keynote speaker.
4. To occupy the place of authority in a gathering.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to take charge in an informal setting

Example Sentence: He really knows how to preside over the party.

Meaning: to be the main person in a gathering

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