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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
02
to direct or manage someone's actions or behavior
Transitive: to govern behaviors or actions
03
to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs
Transitive: to govern a country
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
govern
v
governable
adj
governable
adj
governance
n
governance
n
governing
adj
governing
adj
Example
In a democracy, elected officials govern by listening to the needs of the citizens and making laws that reflect their desires.
The country's leaders were elected to govern in the best interests of the people, making decisions on everything from education to healthcare.
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.
