control; command




exercise authoritative control or power over

"control the budget"; "Command the military forces"

Types:
  • preoccupy
  • steer; maneuver; manoeuver; manoeuvre; direct; point; head; guide; channelize; channelise
  • steer
  • hold one's own
  • manage; deal; care; handle
  • internationalize; internationalise
  • hold
  • hold sway
  • govern
  • regiment
  • monopolize; monopolise
  • harness; rein in; draw rein; rein
  • corner
  • preside
  • dominate; master
  • charm; becharm
  • govern; rule
  • call the shots; call the tune; wear the trousers


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