pre·side 
/prɪˈzaɪd/ verb
pre·sides; pre·sid·ed; pre·sid·ing /prɪˈzaɪd/ verb [no obj] : to be in charge of something (such as a trial)
▪ Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding. — often + at ▪ She will preside as judge at the trial.
▪ Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding. — often + at ▪ She will preside as judge at the trial.
preside over [phrasal verb]
preside over (something) 1 : to be in charge of something (such as a meeting or organization)
▪ The vice president presided over the meeting. ▪ The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court. ▪ He has presided over the company for 15 years. 2 : to be in charge of a country, company, etc., during (a particular time or activity)
▪ She presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity.
▪ The vice president presided over the meeting. ▪ The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court. ▪ He has presided over the company for 15 years.
▪ She presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity.
— presiding adjective
▪ the presiding judge/officer
▪ the presiding judge/officer
