preside

//prɪˈzaɪd//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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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.