govern
gb/ɡˈʌvɚn/ us/ɡˈʌvɚn/
B2
Angličtina
~ 3000
kormányoz, irányít, meghatároz, szabályoz, vezérel
SLOVESO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
to govern [a country/organization]
The president was elected to govern the nation for four years.
Az elnököt azért választották meg, hogy négy évig kormányozza az országot.
A committee was formed to govern the new sports league.
Bizottságot hoztak létre az új sportliga irányítására.
They promised to govern fairly and transparently.
Učební příklady
The king will govern the land.
A király fogja kormányozni az országot.
She wants to govern the club.
Szeretné irányítani a klubot.
The mayor will govern the city.
They govern the school with care.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'govern' with 'manage' in casual contexts; 'govern' is usually used for countries, states, or formal organizations.
Význam
Control and direct affairs
Kolokace
govern a country
|govern effectively
|govern by law
|govern democratically
Synonyma
rule (Often more general; can refer to any form of exercising authority, not necessarily official government.)
|
administer (More formal and bureaucratic; often used for managing systems or organizations.)
Antonyma
follow (Implies being subject to rules rather than creating or enforcing them.)
|
submit (Implies yielding to another's control rather than exercising control.)
Témata
politics
|leadership
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To officially lead and make decisions for a country, group, or organization.
To officially control and manage the political, administrative, or organizational affairs of a group, area, or institution.
SLOVESO
B2
2
meghatároz
B1
szabályoz
B2
Vzorec užití:
to govern [behavior/process]
Cultural norms often govern social interactions.
A kulturális normák gyakran meghatározzák a társas érintkezést.
The speed of the reaction is governed by temperature.
A reakció sebességét a hőmérséklet határozza meg.
In this sport, strict rules govern player conduct.
Učební příklady
Rules govern how we play the game.
A szabályok határozzák meg, hogyan játsszuk a játékot.
Laws govern what people can do.
A törvények szabályozzák, hogy mit tehetnek az emberek.
Customs govern how we greet each other.
Častá chyba:
Some learners only associate 'govern' with politics, but it is also used for rules and principles controlling behavior or systems.
Význam
Influence or determine actions
Kolokace
govern behavior
|govern processes
|laws that govern
Synonyma
control (Broad term for exerting influence over something.)
|
dictate (Implies setting strict conditions or requirements.)
Antonyma
ignore (Implies not influencing or controlling a situation.)
|
permit (Implies allowing without restriction instead of controlling.)
Témata
science
|behavior
|rules
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|work
Definice
To have a strong effect on how something happens or how people act.
To control, guide, or strongly influence the way something works or how people behave.
SLOVESO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
to govern [machine/system]
A device governs the engine's maximum speed.
Egy berendezés szabályozza a motor maximális fordulatszámát.
The system is governed automatically by a central processor.
A rendszert egy központi processzor vezérli automatikusan.
Valves govern the flow of water through the pipes.
Učební příklady
A computer governs the car's speed.
Egy számítógép szabályozza az autó sebességét.
This part governs the robot's arm.
Ez az alkatrész vezérli a robot karját.
The machine is governed by a small chip.
Význam
Control machine operation
Kolokace
govern engine speed
|govern fuel flow
Synonyma
regulate (Common in technical contexts; focuses on maintaining desired operating conditions.)
Antonyma
overdrive (In machines, to push beyond controlled limits.)
Témata
engineering
|technology
|science
|work
Definice
To control how a machine works or moves.
To regulate the functioning or speed of a machine or system.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
govern
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚn/
US/ɡˈʌvɚn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gov - ern (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: govern
- 3rd Person Singular: governs
- Present Participle: governing
- Past: governed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
governs
verb
governing
verb
governed
verb
Core family
government
noun A2
governor
noun B1
Related words
governance
noun B2
governmental
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
ungovernable
adjective
non-governmental
adjective
Advanced or less common
governable
adjective
governorship
noun
Výrazy
govern by law
1/ɡˈʌvɚn bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
Control according to laws
To lead and make decisions using established laws as the guide.
Příklady
- The country is governed by law, not by personal will.
- They believe societies should be governed by law for fairness.
govern oneself
1/ɡˈʌvɚn wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Control one's own behavior
To control your own actions and emotions.
Příklady
- He found it hard to govern himself when angry.
- Children must learn to govern themselves.
laws that govern
1/lˈɔz ðˈæt ɡˈʌvɚn/
fixed phrase
Rules that control behavior/processes
Rules that decide how something happens or how people act.
Příklady
- Scientists study the laws that govern the universe.
- There are strict laws that govern trade between the two nations.