preside
//prɪˈzaɪd//
Verb
presideInfinitive
presidePresent tense
presidedPast tense
presidedPast participle
presidingPresent participle
presidesThird-person singular
1
To be in a position of authority in a meeting or gathering; to act as chairperson.
She presided over the annual board meeting.
2
To exercise management or control over something.
She presides over a large department with more than fifty employees.