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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Being in Charge

Here you will learn some English words about being in charge, such as "control", "head", "handle", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to control

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction. 
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to govern
to govern
[Verb]

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

Ex: The new laws will govern how companies can handle customer data to ensure privacy and security. 
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to watch over

to be in charge of someone or something and to protect them from any harm

Ex: As a supervisor, it's your job to watch over the team's progress. 
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to command

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

Ex: General Smith commands the 5th Infantry Division stationed in the southern region. 
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to supervise

to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

Ex: The manager diligently supervises the team's daily tasks to maintain efficiency. 
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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

Ex: The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
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to head
to head
[Verb]

to lead or be in charge of an organization, team, etc.

Ex: After years of dedication, Sarah was promoted to head the marketing department at the advertising agency. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

Ex: She ran the family farm, overseeing the planting, harvesting, and sales of their crops. 
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to administer

to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters

Ex: The CEO diligently administers the company, overseeing its overall operations and strategic direction. 
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to [call] the (shots|tune)

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: In this project, Maria calls the shots. 
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to chair
to chair
[Verb]

to lead a committee or meeting

Ex: She regularly chairs the weekly team meetings, ensuring all agenda items are addressed. 
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to moderate

to be in charge of a debate or discussion or to chair an assembly such as a parliament meeting, council, etc.

Ex: As the elected speaker, she will moderate the debate on environmental policies. 
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to preside

to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

Ex: The judge will preside over the trial and ensure that proceedings are conducted fairly. 
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to wield
to wield
[Verb]

to have a lot of power, influence, etc. and be able to use it

Ex: As the CEO, she wields significant influence over the company's strategic decisions. 
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to [take] charge

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Ex: In times of crisis, she is always ready to take charge and make important decisions. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to have the responsibility for directing a company, business, etc.

Ex: She handles the day-to-day operations of the company with great efficiency. 
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to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Ex: He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success. 
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to arrogate

to take control of something without any legal basis

Ex: The new manager tried to arrogate authority beyond her official role, upsetting the team. 
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to assume
to assume
[Verb]

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

Ex: She assumed the role of team leader after the manager resigned. 
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supervisory
supervisory
[Adjective]

relating to or having the responsibility of directing and watching a person or an activity

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executive
executive
[Adjective]

using or having the power to decide on important matters, plans, etc. or to implement them

Ex: The executive order was issued by the president to enforce the new policy. 
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to dictate

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

Ex: The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project. 
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to boss around

to tell people constantly what to do or how to behave, in an arrogant way

Ex: I don't appreciate you bossing my son around. 
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to bid
to bid
[Verb]

to try to achieve something

Ex: The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project. 
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to decree
to decree
[Verb]

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

Ex: The king decreed that all citizens must pay taxes by the end of the month. 
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to defy
to defy
[Verb]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

Ex: The rebellious teenager decided to defy the instructions given by their parents. 
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to delegate

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

Ex: The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis. 
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in the ascendant

gaining more popularity, power, or influence

Ex: The young politician is clearly in the ascendant. 
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in the driver's seat

having control over a particular situation and making the important decisions

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in the saddle

being in a position of responsibility, power or authority

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to bureaucratize

to run or govern an organization or state based on complicated administrative procedures

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to [rule] the roost

to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

Ex: In that office, Sandra rules the roost. 
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to [pull] the strings

to have control over a person or thing, often in way that is not obvious

Ex: The CEO was known to pull the strings behind the scenes, influencing major decisions without direct involvement. 
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to see to
to see to
[Verb]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Ex: He will see to the safety regulations before the project begins. 
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to [take] the lead

to become the person in charge or the main person guiding others

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in charge of
in charge of
[preposition]

having control or responsibility for someone or something

Ex: The manager is in charge of overseeing daily operations. 
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on top
on top
[phrase]

in a winning situation or in control

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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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in control
in control
[Adjective]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

Ex: As the team leader, she is always in control during project meetings. 
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