Main Entry: pre·side

Pronunciation: \pri-ˈzīd\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pre·sid·ed; pre·sid·ing

Etymology: Latin praesidēre to guard, preside over, from prae- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

Date: 1608

1 : to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2 a : to occupy the place of authority : act as president, chairman, or moderator b : to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman
3 : to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer —usually used with at <presided at the organ>

— pre·sid·er noun