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Words for General IELTS - Lesson 25
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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to control
[verb]
to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done
to govern
[verb]
to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens
to watch over
[verb]
to be in charge of someone or something and to protect them from any harm
to supervise
[verb]
to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly
to look after
[verb]
to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety
to run
[verb]
to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.
to administer
[verb]
to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters
to call the shots
[phrase]
to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done
to moderate
[verb]
to be in charge of a debate or discussion or to chair an assembly such as a parliament meeting, council, etc.
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
to boss around
[verb]
to tell people constantly what to do or how to behave, in an arrogant way
in the driver's seat
[phrase]
having control over a particular situation and making the important decisions
to bureaucratize
[verb]
to run or govern an organization or state based on complicated administrative procedures
to rule the roost
[phrase]
to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation
to pull the strings
[phrase]
to have control over a person or thing, often in way that is not obvious
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