PRESIDE


Meaning of PRESIDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prɪˈzaɪd ]

v.intr. 1 (often foll. by at, over) be in a position of authority, esp. as the chairperson or president of a meeting. 2 a exercise control or authority. b (foll. by at) colloq. play an instrument in company (presided at the piano). [F pr÷sider f. L praesidere (as PRAE-, sedere sit)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.