presided

BrE /ˈprɛzɪd/ AmE /ˈprɛzɪd/

verb en → es

past presided pp presided

1 LEAD MEETING [transitive] B2

to be in charge of a formal meeting or ceremony

presidir, dirigir una reunión

  • preside over something

Collocations preside over a board meeting · preside over a ceremony

  • She presided over the conference.

    Ella presidió la conferencia.

2 RULE [transitive] C1

to rule or govern a country as a president or monarch

gobernar, reinar como presidente/monarca

  • preside over something

Collocations preside over a country · preside over an empire

  • He presided over the country for many years.

    Él gobernó el país durante muchos años.