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Leading organizations and setting rules

Verbs for leading groups and applying official rules.

A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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lead

verb · 3 examples
  1. She will lead the project.
  2. Experienced walkers lead each group.
  3. We need someone to lead the discussion.

direct

verb · 3 examples
  1. He will direct the school play.
  2. Two managers direct the operation.
  3. We asked her to direct the project.

govern

verb · 3 examples
  1. Elected councils govern many towns.
  2. The new leaders will govern for a fixed term.
  3. They must govern according to the law.

rule

verb · 3 examples
  1. We learned how ancient kings used to rule.
  2. The family hoped to rule the kingdom for generations.
  3. A leader should not rule through fear.

command

verb · 3 examples
  1. The officer will command the group to wait.
  2. They cannot command us to leave without an explanation.
  3. The captain may command the crew to return.

authorize

verb · 3 examples
  1. Only the manager can authorize the payment.
  2. We need someone to authorize access to the room.
  3. The board will authorize the repairs.

regulate

verb · 3 examples
  1. These laws regulate working hours.
  2. Local authorities regulate the use of public spaces.
  3. The rules regulate how equipment is stored.

enforce

verb · 3 examples
  1. Staff enforce the safety rules.
  2. The school must enforce its policy fairly.
  3. Who will enforce the parking restrictions?

administer

verb · 3 examples
  1. A small team will administer the program.
  2. They administer the museum's daily operations.
  3. We need trained staff to administer the service.

overturn

verb · 3 examples
  1. The appeal may overturn the decision.
  2. The committee voted to overturn the earlier ruling.
  3. New evidence could overturn the result.

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