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.
Which is correct presided by or presided over by?
Preside suggests taking charge or being in control. Someone presides at or more commonly presides over a meeting or activity. The Governor General presided at (or over) the investiture ceremony. Which judge presided over the trial?
How do you use presided?
Presided sentence example
- Archdeacons in course of time created officials who presided in court in their stead. ...
- The people elected her, knowing she presided with grace in the past. ...
- At Paris is the central consistory, controlled by the government and presided over by the supreme grand rabbi.
