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to govern
01
to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens
Transitive: to govern sth
Example
The new laws will govern how companies can handle customer data to ensure privacy and security.
Ethical principles govern the way scientists conduct their research, ensuring that it is honest and transparent.
The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other, ensuring fair play and safety for all involved.
02
to direct or manage someone's actions or behavior
Transitive: to govern behaviors or actions
Example
She tried to govern her temper during the heated argument.
The manager must govern the team to ensure everyone follows the company policies.
The coach had to govern the players' enthusiasm to prevent them from getting too reckless.
03
to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs
Transitive: to govern a country
Example
Elected leaders govern the nation, making decisions for the welfare of its citizens.
The constitution outlines how the president will govern the country.
The prime minister 's role is to govern and lead the government in policy-making.
04
(of a word) to require or dictate that another word or group of words take a specific grammatical form
Transitive: to govern a word
Example
The verb " to give " governs both the indirect and direct objects in a sentence.
In German, certain verbs govern the dative case when indicating the indirect object.
The word " with " governs the noun that follows in the instrumental case in Russian.
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