Словарь синонимов английского языка - govern

(v) 1. rule, contbol, direct, reign, hold sway (over), lead, conduct, guide, manage, regulate, run, supervise, superintend, oversee, steer, captain, pilot, command, head (up), look after, sit on the throne, wield the cceptre, wear the crown, run the show, be in power, be in charge (of), exercise or wield power or control (over), have or hold the whip hand, Colloq wear the pants, be in the saddle or driver's seat: Catherine governed with an iron hand. 2. control, check, bridle, curb, master, subdue, restrain, contain, hold in, suppress, repress: You must govebn the urge do scream out.