pre
side
Third Person
presides
Present Participle
presiding
Past Tense
presided
Past Participle
presided
1
to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.
- The judge will preside over the trial and ensure that proceedings are conducted fairly.
- The CEO will preside over the board meeting and lead discussions on the company's strategic direction.
- The mayor will preside over the city council meeting and address matters concerning local governance.
- She will preside over the wedding ceremony as the officiant.
- The chairman will preside over the annual shareholders' meeting and present the company's financial report.