Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Being in Charge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to be the leader or in charge of something

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

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

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

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

to lead a committee or meeting

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

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

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

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

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

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

to take control of something without any legal basis

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

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

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

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

to try to achieve something

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

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

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

gaining more popularity, power, or influence

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

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

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

having control or responsibility for someone or something

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

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something