01 v. i. To be set, or to sit, in the place of authority; to occupy the place of president, chairman, moderator, director, etc.; to direct, control,…
imp. & p. p.
Presided; p. pr. & vb. n.
Presiding
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To be set, or to sit, in the place of authority; to occupy the place of president, chairman, moderator, director, etc.; to direct, control, and regulate, as chief officer; as, to preside at a public meeting; to preside over the senate.
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To exercise superintendence; to watch over.“Some o'er the public magazines preside.” — Dryden.