to preside over
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/pɹɪsˈaɪd ˈoʊvɚ/
British pronunciation
/pɹɪsˈaɪd ˈəʊvə/

Definition & Meaning of "preside over"

to preside over
[phrase form: preside]
01

to take on the role of being in charge of an event or situation, often with official responsibility

Transitive: to preside over an event or situation
to preside over definition and meaning
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The headmaster will preside over the school's graduation ceremony.
A committee was formed to preside over the planning of the town's centennial events.
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