Preside

Alternative forms

• præside archaic

Origin

From Old French presider, from Latin praesidere ("to preside"), from pre- ("before") + sedere ("to sit").

Full definition of preside

Verb

1. (intransitive) To act as president or chairperson.
2. (intransitive) To exercise authority or control, oversit.
3. (intransitive, music) To be a featured solo performer.