preside over
phrasal verb
presided over; presiding over; presides over
Definition of preside 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.
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“Preside over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preside%20over. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.
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