transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈzīd ]
intransitive verb
( pre·sid·ed ; pre·sid·ing )
Etymology: Latin praesidēre to guard, preside over, from prae- + sedēre 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