1. having the position of authority or control over something
Usage: often used before nouns

1. acting as the person in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or court proceeding
Usage: present participle of ‘preside’

Examples

• The judge is presiding over the trial today.
• She was presiding at the board meeting when the decision was made.
• The presiding officer called for order in the courtroom.
• He served as the presiding member of the committee.
• The presiding judge announced the verdict.
• Who will be presiding over the graduation ceremony?
• The presiding minister welcomed everyone to the service.