preside over
phrasal verb
presided over; presiding over; presides over
1
: to be in charge of something (such as a meeting or organization)
The vice president presided over the meeting.
The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court.
He has presided over the company for 15 years.
2
: to be in charge of a country, company, etc., during (a particular time or activity)
She presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity.
Examples of preside over in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
His case is being presided over by the same judge from Vallow's trial, Judge Steve Boyce.
—
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 May 2024
Its welcoming design includes a seven-foot tall statue of Buddha presiding over the dining room.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for preside over 
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 May 2024
Its welcoming design includes a seven-foot tall statue of Buddha presiding over the dining room.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for preside over
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'preside over.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near preside over
Cite this Entry
“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share