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preside definition

pre·side (prē zīd′, pri-)

intransitive verb presided -·sid′ed, presiding -·sid′·ing

  1. to be in the position of authority in an assembly; serve as chairman
  2. to have or exercise control or authority: usually with over
  3. to perform as the featured instrumentalist

Etymology: Fr présider < L praesidere, to preside over, protect < prae-, pre- + sedere, to sit

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preside Synonyms

preside

v.

direct, lead, control; see advise 1, manage 1.


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preside Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • meeting: In the absence of the convener, the vise convener shall preside at the meetings of the Council.

Preposition: as

  • chairman: A director must be present at the creditors meeting, and preside as chairman.

Preposition: over

  • collapse: Mr Campbell was then told to get ready to preside over the electoral collapse of his party.

Preposition: in

  • absence: The Vice-Chair, shall preside in the absence of the Independent Chair at any meeting.
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