PRESIDE


Meaning of PRESIDE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.