v.
Pronunciation: pri- ' z ī d
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: pre · sid · ed ; pre · sid · ing
Etymology: Latin praesid ē re to guard, preside over, from prae- + sed ē re to sit ― more at SIT
Date: 1608
1 : to exercise guidance, direction, or control
2 a : 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>
– pre · sid · er noun