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Definition govern in British English
govern
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɡʌvə(r)n/
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to control the way that an organization such as a business or society operates
Example
The company is governed by strict environmental regulations.
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