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

Clinton, whose relationship with Epstein has been subject to public scrutiny, said his desire for a public hearing is out of respect for Epstein’s victims and claimed Comer, who presides over the committee, is using Clinton as a political pawn. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026

Last month, Judge Margaret Garnett, who is presiding over the federal case, announced that the federal trial would begin in September of this year. —Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026

Telling it all Orchestra conductors have seen and heard much in their careers while perched and presiding over row after row of musicians. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Judge Gayles is presiding over the case that inclues not only Cherfilus-McCormick, but three co-defendants, including her brother, Edwin. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for preside over

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