глагол 1) председательствовать Например: In 1787 George Washington was called to preside at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. — В 1787 году Джордж Вашингтон был приглашен в качестве председателя на конституционный конвент в Филадельфии. 2) осуществлять контроль, руководство Синоним(ы): direct, control 3) иметь перевес, преимущество
intransitive verb (presided; presiding) Etymology: Latin praesidēre to guard, preside over, from prae- + sedēre to sit — more at sit 1. to exercise guidance, direction, or control 2. a. to occupy the place of authority; act as president, chairman, or moderator b. to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman 3. to occupy a position of featured instrumental performer — usually used with at Example: presided at the organ • presider noun