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Definition govern in American English

govern verb

verb
/ˈɡʌvərn/
1

to control and manage an area, city, or country and its people

Example

The region is now governed by Morocco.

Example

The party will not be able to govern alone.

Synonyms and related words
control govern watch over
2

to control the way that things happen

Example

the laws that govern the movements of the stars

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
2.1

if something governs people or their behavior, it controls or strongly influences them

Example

Fear governed their lives.

Synonyms and related words
influence motivate condition
3

to control the way that an organization such as a business or society operates

Example

The company is governed by strict environmental regulations.

Example

rules governing union elections

Synonyms and related words
control govern watch over
Definition govern in American English