maintain, be over, rule

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Greek:
προΐστημι
Transliteration:
proistemi
Phonic:
pro-is’-tay-mee
Meaning:
from 4253 and 2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
KJV Usage:
maintain, be over, rule