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

Rubio leads during Trump’s massive changes Since being confirmed in a 99-0 Senate floor vote, Rubio has presided over a radical reorganization of the State Department. —Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025

When Pope Francis presided over a Mass that incorporated elements of Congolese tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica in 2019, it was seen as a sign of his enduring commitment to Roman Catholics across Africa. —Elian Peltier, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025

The panel of executives presiding over the events included supervisory board chair Éric de Seynes, chief financial officer Eric du Halgouët and Dumas. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

Over his first 100 days back in office, Donald Trump has presided over an America teetering on the brink of losing its liberal democratic form of government and standing in the world. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for preside over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover