preside
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Definition of preside
1 : to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2a : 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
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Lozano, 76, served for 30 years in Hammond’s federal court, presiding over cases ranging from public corruption to gang charges. — Becky Jacobs, Post-Tribune, "Hammond federal judge Rudy Lozano, 76, dies," 13 July 2018 Internment services will be held at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Florida at 1:30 PM with Pastor Ken Stutts presiding. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 7/12," 12 July 2018 What makes this all so galling, and perhaps not only to Michigan graduates like me, is that Trump has presided over a comprehensive assault on intellectual standards in public life. — Jonathan Chait, Daily Intelligencer, "‘Populist’ Trump Turns Up Nose at Public University Graduates," 9 July 2018 In the article, the key example of formal cooperation is actually imposing a death sentence (as a judge might when presiding over a criminal trial). — Mark Tushnet, Vox, "Is it anti-Catholic to ask a Supreme Court nominee how her religion affects her decisions?," 5 July 2018 The Turkey over which Mr Erdogan now presides remains bitterly divided. — The Economist, "Erdogan inaugurates a new political era in Turkey," 28 June 2018 Stan takes up prime real estate, presiding over the grand escalator that also features terrific views of downtown Dallas. — Anna Caplan, star-telegram, "The 'summer of the dinosaur' continues with new exhibit at the Perot Museum," 28 June 2018 The review and approval of credit card charges is made by the city’s Finance Department, over which Beard presided. — Dan Klepal, ajc, "Former Atlanta CFO repays $10k Paris hotel bill after AJC stories," 27 June 2018 If all goes according to plan, Cain hopes to be presiding over a Summer of Love in Milwaukee. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "When Lorenzo Cain and the Brewers put their hands up in celebration, they're just looking for a little love," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'preside.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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preside
verb
English Language Learners Definition of preside
: to be in charge of something (such as a trial)
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Kids Definition of preside
: to be in charge He presided over the meeting. She will preside over the company.
preside
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Legal Definition of preside
1 : to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2 : to occupy the place of authority : direct or regulate proceedings as chief officer
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