govern

verb

gov·ern ˈgə-vərn How to pronounce govern (audio)

governed; governing; governs

transitive verb

: to exercise continuous sovereign authority over

especially : to control and direct the making and administration of policy in

The country was governed by a king.

: to rule without sovereign power and usually without having the authority to determine basic policy

archaic : manipulate

: to control the speed of (a machine) especially by automatic means

: to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and conduct of

: to exert a determining or guiding influence in or over

income must govern expenditure

: to hold in check : restrain

was told to govern her emotions

: to require (a word) to be in a certain case

: to serve as a precedent or deciding principle for

customs that govern human decisions

intransitive verb

: to prevail or have decisive influence : control

In all situations allow reason to govern.

: to exercise authority

governable

ˈgə-vər-nə-bəl How to pronounce govern (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The tribe is governed by a 10-member council. They want to form their own country and govern themselves. The scandal limited her ability to govern effectively. How would he govern if he were elected president? She suggested changing the state's laws governing the sale of alcohol. The council governs fishing in the region. We will be studying the forces that govern the Earth's climate. Tradition governs all aspects of their lives. He allows himself to be governed by his emotions. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Local school boards are in charge of setting all policies and procedures, including rules, disciplinary measures and staff duties, that govern district schools.

Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 At its meeting last week, the AMCC released a timeline for establishing the regulations that will govern the program.

Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 Monday's vote was to renew regulations that govern how Jewish settlers are treated in the West Bank under Israeli law.

Hadas Gold, CNN, 10 June 2022 The Sakura, named for the Japanese cherry blossom, measures a mere 133.7 inches long, just fitting into the kei-car regulations which govern the smallest class of cars designed around Japan's narrow city streets.

Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 May 2022 The government marketplace is different in the commercial space, and those new to government contracting would be wise to obtain some basic knowledge about the regulations that govern government buying as well as contractor performance on contracts.

Jennifer Eubanks, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Gloria had announced plans last year to create similar regulations to govern the Police Department’s use of military equipment, but his office on Thursday said that was no longer necessary because AB 481 addressed the matter statewide.

David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2022 That means the larger companies will need to reconsider their supplier relationships and the rules of engagement that govern their work with smaller vendors.

Marie-caroline Chauvet, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 That’s on top of 150-year old rules that currently govern hardrock mining and allow mining companies not to pay royalties to extract minerals on federal lands.

Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	governs
释义	govern verb gov·ern ˈgə-vərn governed; governing; governs transitive verb 1 a : to exercise continuous sovereign authority over especially : to control and direct the making and administration of policy in The country was governed by a king. b : to rule without sovereign power and usually without having the authority to determine basic policy 2 a archaic : manipulate b : to control the speed of (a machine) especially by automatic means 3 a : to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and conduct of b : to exert a determining or guiding influence in or over income must govern expenditure c : to hold in check : restrain was told to govern her emotions 4 : to require (a word) to be in a certain case 5 : to serve as a precedent or deciding principle for customs that govern human decisions intransitive verb 1 : to prevail or have decisive influence : control In all situations allow reason to govern. 2 : to exercise authority governable ˈgə-vər-nə-bəl adjective Synonyms boss captain command control preside (over) rule sway [archaic] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The tribe is governed by a 10-member council. They want to form their own country and govern themselves. The scandal limited her ability to govern effectively. How would he govern if he were elected president? She suggested changing the state's laws governing the sale of alcohol. The council governs fishing in the region. We will be studying the forces that govern the Earth's climate. Tradition governs all aspects of their lives. He allows himself to be governed by his emotions. See More Recent Examples on the Web Local school boards are in charge of setting all policies and procedures, including rules, disciplinary measures and staff duties, that govern district schools. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 At its meeting last week, the AMCC released a timeline for establishing the regulations that will govern the program. Mike Cason \| Mcason@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 Monday's vote was to renew regulations that govern how Jewish settlers are treated in the West Bank under Israeli law. Hadas Gold, CNN, 10 June 2022 The Sakura, named for the Japanese cherry blossom, measures a mere 133.7 inches long, just fitting into the kei-car regulations which govern the smallest class of cars designed around Japan's narrow city streets. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 May 2022 The government marketplace is different in the commercial space, and those new to government contracting would be wise to obtain some basic knowledge about the regulations that govern government buying as well as contractor performance on contracts. Jennifer Eubanks, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Gloria had announced plans last year to create similar regulations to govern the Police Department’s use of military equipment, but his office on Thursday said that was no longer necessary because AB 481 addressed the matter statewide. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2022 That means the larger companies will need to reconsider their supplier relationships and the rules of engagement that govern their work with smaller vendors. Marie-caroline Chauvet, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 That’s on top of 150-year old rules that currently govern hardrock mining and allow mining companies not to pay royalties to extract minerals on federal lands. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French governer, from Latin gubernare to steer, govern, from Greek kybernan First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition govern verb gov·ern ˈgə-vərn governed; governing 1 : rule entry 2 sense 1 2 : to influence the actions and conduct of : control "… a kind word will govern me …" Louisa May Alcott, Little Women 3 : to serve as a rule for Laws governing the Internet are changing. Legal Definition govern transitive verb gov·ern ˈgə-vərn 1 : to exercise continuous sovereign authority over especially : to control and direct the administration of policy in 2 : to exert a determining or guiding influence in or over the testator's assets are governed by will substitutes W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. 3 : to serve as a precedent or deciding principle for the law governing bills of lading United States v. Leon governs the case at bar governs verb present tense third-person singular of govern 1 as in rules to exercise authority or power over the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rules dictates dominates controls manages regulates administers oversees sways captains commands domineers bosses leads supervises conducts directs presides (over) superintends oppresses subjugates micromanages conquers masters tyrannizes subdues heads reigns (over) lords (it over) 2 as in regulates to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity Synonyms & Similar Words regulates contains controls keeps restrains curbs rules tames suppresses stifles measures inhibits constrains holds checks bridles stops pulls in represses impedes interrupts hinders reins (in) swallows smothers obstructs strangles muffles squelches minces holds back hampers pockets blocks silences arrests sinks chokes (back) bottles (up) muzzles handcuffs gags Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses liberates loosens expresses unleashes looses takes out airs vents See More 3 as in operates to look after and make decisions about the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer Synonyms & Similar Words regulates operates supervises oversees manages controls conducts handles directs runs administers tends protects keeps guides superintends administrates stewards overlooks steers watches over leads carries on watches presides (over) safeguards guards minds pilots micromanages cares (for) stage-manages codirects comanages
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