Definitions

1. noun

a person appointed to have authority over a particular place or area, especially a school or a church.

“The prefect of the school was responsible for maintaining discipline among the students.”

2. noun

a high-ranking public official in France, responsible for the administration of a department.

“The prefect of the department was tasked with overseeing the relief efforts after the natural disaster.”

3. verb

to appoint or make someone a prefect.

“The principal decided to prefect a new student leader to oversee the student council.”

4. verb

to exercise or show perfect control or mastery.

“The musician was able to prefect her playing style after years of practice.”