govern
/ˈɡʌvərn/
verb
- To officially control and make decisions for a country, state, or organization.
- In a democracy, the people choose who will govern them.
- The president was elected to govern the nation for four years.
- A board of directors governs the company's policies.
- To control or influence something, such as a process, behavior, or rule.
- Emotions can sometimes govern our decisions more than logic.
- The laws of physics govern how objects move.
- Strict safety rules govern the use of laboratory equipment.
- To limit or restrain something, such as one's actions or feelings.
- He learned to govern his temper during difficult conversations.
- She could barely govern her excitement when she heard the news.
- It is important to govern your spending to stay within a budget.
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