chaired
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɛɹd// UK //tʃˈeəd// chaired
v. to lead a meeting or committee. You are the person in charge of the discussion.
v. to preside over a meeting, committee, or formal gathering. Transitive; typically takes a direct object such as 'the meeting' or 'the session'.
She chaired the weekly staff meeting.
The senior director chaired the board meeting to discuss the new budget plan.
Although the committee had no formal leader, she chaired the discussion with quiet authority, ensuring every member had a chance to speak.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.