presides

[/prɪˈzaɪdz/]
verb
preside
1. to occupy the position of president or chairperson
The CEO presides over the annual shareholder meeting.
O CEO preside a reunião anual de acionistas.
2. to exercise authority or control over something
The judge presides over the courtroom.
O juiz preside sobre a sala de audiências.
3. to be in charge of a social gathering or event
She presides over the dinner table with grace.
Ela preside a mesa de jantar com elegância.
The verb 'presides' is commonly used in formal institutional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in business, government, and judicial settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'presidir' is the formal equivalent used in official communications and legal documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chairsleadsdirectsgovernsoversees
Antonyms / Antônimos
followsobeyssubmits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preside
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
preside
Used similarly in formal governmental and institutional contexts
USA
presides
Common in political, corporate, and judicial contexts

Related Words

presidentpresidepresidencychairmanpresidingpresided

Related Idioms & Phrases

preside over a meeting
preside as judge
preside with authority
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