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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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)

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

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to guide and control your child 's behavior .

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

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other , ensuring fair play and safety for all involved .

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

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

Ex: Captain Ramirez commands a company of soldiers deployed in the remote mountainous terrain .

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

Ex: The construction foreman closely supervises the workers to ensure safety protocols are followed .

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

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

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

Ex: He manages a chain of retail stores across the state .
to lead [verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: The CEO is leading the company 's expansion strategy .
to head [verb]

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

Ex: As the project manager , Alex was responsible for heading the cross-functional team .
to run [verb]

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

Ex: They ran a fundraising event to support the local animal shelter .

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

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully administered various projects for the company .

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

Ex: The director calls the tune during the film production , deciding on scenes , camera angles , and overall creative vision .
to chair [verb]

to lead a committee or meeting

Ex: During the conference , he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies .

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

Ex: The senior diplomat was chosen to moderate the negotiations between the two conflicting parties .

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

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to wield [verb]

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

Ex: Media moguls wield significant control over public opinion , shaping the narrative through their various platforms .

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Ex: They will take charge of the event 's organization , ensuring it runs smoothly .

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

Ex: They hired a new CEO to handle the growing corporation .

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

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to take control of something without any legal basis

Ex: The king 's advisors warned him not to arrogate the decision-making powers of the parliament .

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

Ex: After the accident , she assumed responsibility for organizing the event .
supervisory [adjective]

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

executive [adjective]

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

Ex: Executive decisions are made by top-level management to guide the direction of the organization .

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

Ex: The director will dictate new procedures for efficiency .

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

Ex: What gives you the right to boss around everyone on the playground ?
to bid [verb]

to try to achieve something

Ex: The town is bidding to host the next international film festival , promising extensive support and facilities .

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

Ex: The court is decreeing an injunction to halt the construction until further assessment .
to defy [verb]

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

Ex: The outspoken employee was willing to defy company policies in order to advocate for change .

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

Ex: The manager will delegate the responsibility of overseeing the project to a team lead .

gaining more popularity, power, or influence

Ex: The popularity of electric vehicles has remained in the ascendant .

being in a position of responsibility, power or authority

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

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

Ex: In the competitive world of fashion , she effortlessly ruled the roost as a renowned designer , setting trends and influencing the industry .

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

Ex: In the world of espionage , a master spy can skillfully pull the strings to manipulate events without leaving a trace .

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Ex: Could you see to the paperwork while I 'm away ?
in charge of [preposition]

having control or responsibility for someone or something

Ex: She is in charge of the marketing department .
on top [phrase]

in a winning situation or in control

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

Ex: She 's been taking care of her sick mother for the past few months .
in control [adjective]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

Ex: He felt more in control of his finances after creating a detailed budget .