Definition of "officiate" in Englisch

verb

1. (intransitive, transitive) To perform the functions of some office.

   • She officiated as registrar at the wedding.
   • She officiated the wedding as registrar.

2. (intransitive, transitive, sports) To serve as umpire or referee.

   • This is the second time he has officiated at a cup-final.
   • He's never officiated a cup-final before.

noun

1. (rare) A person appointed to office, an official.