preside
verb
UK/prɪˈzaɪd/
US/prɪˈzaɪd/
Definitions of preside verb
- Intransitive
to be in charge of and oversee a formal event, such as a meeting, ceremony, or legal trial
The chairman of the committee will preside over this afternoon's meeting.
An experienced judge will preside over the complex case.
The school principal will preside at the graduation ceremony.
Phrasal Verbs of preside
- preside over something
to oversee or lead the management of an event or location, especially during formal meetings or legal proceedings
• She presided over the meeting, ensuring that everything went according to plan.