reigning

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, der oder das gegenwärtig eine Macht-, Herrschafts- oder Titelposition innehat, z. B. ein amtierender Herrscher oder ein amtierender Champion.

Describes someone or something that is currently holding a position of power, dominance, or championship.

1. Exercising power or authorityB2formal

   Currently holding a position of power, such as a monarch or a champion.

   Regierend

   • The reigning monarch opened the new parliament session.
   • She is the reigning world champion in chess.
   • The reigning government faced a major economic crisis.

   Synonymegoverningincumbentruling

• Verb, das das Ausüben von Herrschaft oder oberster Macht bezeichnet sowie das Vorherrschen oder Dominieren einer Sache in einer Situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of ruling or exercising sovereign power, or to be the most prominent or dominant feature in a situation.

1. Rule as monarchB2formal

   To hold royal office; to rule as a king or queen.

   Regieren

   • Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years.
   • The king reigned wisely and justly.
   • She reigned over the kingdom for three decades.

   Synonymegovernhold swayrule

2. Be predominantC1formal

   To be the most powerful or influential factor in a particular situation.

   Vorherrschen

   • Chaos reigned in the streets after the announcement.
   • Silence reigned in the courtroom as the verdict was read.
   • During the crisis, fear reigned among the population.

   Synonymedominatehold swaypredominateprevailrule