Presides Meaning in English
word · lemma: preside
pɹiˈzaɪdz/, /pɹɪˈzaɪdz
pri-ZYDZ
pɹɪsˈaɪdz
pri-SYDZ
Definition
To be in charge of a formal meeting, event, or organization, often with the duty to guide or direct the process.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; used for people leading meetings, ceremonies, or organizations. Common collocation: 'preside over'. Often used for judges, presidents, or chairs. Not used in casual conversation for everyday leading.
Spanish: preside - dirigir - encabezarPortuguese (BR): presidir - dirigirPortuguese (PT): presidir - liderarChinese (Simplified): 主持 - 主導Chinese (Traditional): 主持 - 主導Hindi: अध्यक्षता करना - संचालन करनाArabic: يترأس - يديرBengali: সভাপতিত্ব করেন - পরিচালনা করেনRussian: председательствует - ведёт (заседание)Japanese: 司会を務める - 主宰するVietnamese: chủ trì - điều hànhKorean: 주재하다 - 사회를 보다Turkish: başkanlık eder - yönetirUrdu: صدارت کرتا ہے - نگرانی کرتا ہےIndonesian: memimpin - memandu
Example Sentences
The judge presides over the court.
basic
She presides at every staff meeting.
basic
The mayor presides over city events.
basic
For the ceremony, the director presides and welcomes everyone.
natural
Who usually presides when the boss is away?
natural
As chairperson, she presides over all board discussions.
natural