presides

/prɪˈzaɪdz/

Meanings

verb

To act as president or chairperson.

Examples :

"The principal presides over the school assembly every Monday morning. "

verb

To exercise authority or control, oversit.

Examples :

"The judge presides over the courtroom proceedings, ensuring a fair trial. "

politics government organization law

verb

To be a featured solo performer.

Examples :

""Tonight, the concertmaster presides over the violin solo, showcasing her talent for the audience." "

entertainment music culture

Related Words

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

concertmaster noun

/ˈkɒnsərtˌmæstər/ /ˈkɑːnsərtˌmæstər/

The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos

"The concertmaster of the school orchestra played a beautiful solo. "

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

proceedings noun

/pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/

The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction

"The proceedings of the school meeting focused on improving student behavior. "

performer noun

/pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

"The talented performer captivated the audience with her captivating dance routine. "

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

courtroom noun

/ˈkɔːrtruːm/ /ˈkoʊrtruːm/

The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

"The courtroom was filled with people waiting for the hearing to begin. "

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

chairperson noun

/ˈtʃeərpɜːrsən/ /ˈtʃɛərpɜːrsən/

A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

"The chairperson of the school council announced the new fundraising plans. "

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

assembly noun

/əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ /əˈsɛmb.li/

A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

"In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly."