govern

gobernar

Dirigir un país o una región y tomar decisiones sobre sus asuntos públicos.

En inglés sencillo: To lead a country or region and make decisions about its public affairs.

• The party hopes to govern the country.
• She governed the region for eight years.
• Can these two parties govern together?

Sinónimos: rule, lead

Expresiones frecuentes: govern a country, govern a state, govern alone

regular, regir

Controlar cómo funciona algo mediante normas o límites.

En inglés sencillo: To control how something works through rules or limits.

• These rules govern the use of the pool.
• A small device governs the speed of the engine.
• Which laws govern the sale of this product?

Sinónimos: control, regulate

Expresiones frecuentes: govern something, rules that govern, laws that govern

controlar, dominar

Controlar las acciones o los sentimientos de alguien, incluidos los propios.

En inglés sencillo: To control someone’s actions or feelings, including your own.

• He struggled to govern his temper.
• She governed her emotions throughout the argument.
• Children must learn to govern their own behaviour.

Sinónimos: control, restrain

Expresiones frecuentes: govern yourself, govern your temper, govern your emotions