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

Ex: Political leaders strive control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .
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to govern
[Verb]

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

Ex: The laws of govern the way objects move in the universe .
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to be in charge of someone or something and to protect them from any harm

Ex: The watches over the celebrity discreetly in public .
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to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

Ex: As the commands the unit , she leads not just with orders but with empathy , understanding the burden of responsibility that comes with her position .
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to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

Ex: The experienced supervised the team during a crucial phase .
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to manage
[Verb]

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

Ex: manages a small team at her workplace .
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to lead
[Verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: He leading the department 's restructuring efforts .
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to head
[Verb]

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

Ex: Captain Miller was honored head the elite special forces unit .
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to run
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to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

Ex: run a herd of camels for desert expeditions .
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to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters

Ex: The school principal administers the educational programs and resources .
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to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
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to chair
[Verb]

to lead a committee or meeting

Ex: The CEO chairs high-level strategy sessions to steer the company 's direction .
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to be in charge of a debate or discussion or to chair an assembly such as a parliament meeting, council, etc.

Ex: moderated the panel discussion on climate change .
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to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

Ex: The chairman will preside over the annual shareholders' meeting and present the company's financial report.
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to wield
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to have a lot of power, influence, etc. and be able to use it

Ex: The well-respected wields considerable influence in the academic community , shaping discussions on important topics .
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to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Ex: During emergencies , it 's crucial for someone take charge and coordinate efforts .
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to handle
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to have the responsibility for directing a company, business, etc.

Ex: Handling the restaurant 's operations requires both experience and leadership .
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to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.
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to take control of something without any legal basis

Ex: The arrogated absolute power , disregarding the constitution and legal boundaries .
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to assume
[Verb]

to take or begin to have power or responsibility

Ex: When the project manager left , assumed leadership and guided the team to completion .
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supervisory
[Adjective]

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

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executive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: executive team meets regularly to review performance and set objectives for the organization .
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to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

Ex: The leader dictating changes to the organizational structure .
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to tell people constantly what to do or how to behave, in an arrogant way

Ex: The manager has a habit bossing around the interns , assigning them various tasks without considering their workload .
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to bid
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to try to achieve something

Ex: Several startups bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .
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to decree
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to make an official judgment, decision, or order

Ex: The decreed new zoning regulations for the residential area .
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to defy
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to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

Ex: The activists defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .
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to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

Ex: Over the years , the organization has delegated tasks for streamlined operations .
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gaining more popularity, power, or influence

Ex: The use of social media in marketing in the ascendant.
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having control over a particular situation and making the important decisions

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being in a position of responsibility, power or authority

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

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

Ex: As the head of the household , ruled the roost with a firm hand , ensuring that his decisions and rules were followed by all family members .
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to have control over a person or thing, often in way that is not obvious

Ex: The wealthy benefactor was able pull the strings to expedite the approval process for the community project .
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to see to
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to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Ex: The manager see to the customer complaints promptly .
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to agree to be in charge of a situation

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in charge of
[preposition]

having control or responsibility for someone or something

Ex: The director in charge of casting actors for the upcoming film .
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on top
[phrase]

in a winning situation or in control

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

Ex: He promised take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation .
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in control
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having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

Ex: She in control of her emotions during the stressful situation .
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