to preside
verbformal/pɾɨziˈðiɾ/medium
pre·si·dir
Definition
To exercise the function of president; to direct, command, or supervise a meeting, assembly, organization, or ceremony.
The director will preside over the opening session.
She presided over the committee with great competence.
Common collocations
preside over a meetingpreside at a ceremony
Etymology
Do latim 'praesidere' (estar sentado à frente, comandar).