preside
UK/pri'zaid/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or organization, especially as the chairperson
主持，掌管（会议、仪式、机构）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre- (in front) + side (sit) = 'to sit in front.' To preside is to take the front seat and run things — the verb behind president. You preside OVER a meeting, trial, or organization.
Root sit still carries 98 more wordsUsage Guide
Almost always with a preposition. preside over (most common): be in charge of a meeting, court, or period — 'preside over a trial / a decline.' preside at (more formal, ceremonial): 'preside at the ceremony.' You do not preside something directly.
Example Sentences
- 1.
A senior judge will preside over the high-profile trial.
- 2.
She has presided over the committee for three years.
- 3.
The bishop presided at the wedding ceremony.