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preside

/prɪˈzaɪd/verb

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अध्यक्षता करना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I] ~ (at/over sth)

    to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony

    अध्यक्षता करना

    • preside over a meeting
    • The chief guest will preside over the prize distribution.
    • The principal presided over the annual function.
    + 2 more examples
    • A retired judge will preside at the inquiry.
    • Who will preside over today's meeting?

    Synonyms chair lead head conduct officiate

→Phrasal verbs 1

preside over sth

to be in a position of authority, especially at a meeting or ceremony; to be in charge of a situation

अध्यक्षता करना; किसी का प्रभारी होना

  • The Chief Justice presided over the bench.
  • The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha.
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presiding adj.
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General knowledge

The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha and the Vice-President over the Rajya Sabha; presiding officer conducts an election at a polling booth.

अध्यक्ष (Speaker) लोकसभा की और उपराष्ट्रपति राज्यसभा की अध्यक्षता करते हैं; presiding officer मतदान केंद्र पर चुनाव संचालित करता है।