govern
gb/ɡˈʌvɚn/ us/ɡˈʌvɚn/
B2
Английский
~ 3000
kormányoz, irányít, meghatároz, szabályoz, vezérel
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'govern' with 'manage' in casual contexts; 'govern' is usually used for countries, states, or formal organizations.
Значение
Control and direct affairs
Коллокации
govern a country
|govern effectively
|govern by law
|govern democratically
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
follow (Implies being subject to rules rather than creating or enforcing them.)
|
submit (Implies yielding to another's control rather than exercising control.)
Темы
politics
|leadership
|law
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
meghatároz
B1
szabályoz
B2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners only associate 'govern' with politics, but it is also used for rules and principles controlling behavior or systems.
Значение
Influence or determine actions
Коллокации
govern behavior
|govern processes
|laws that govern
Синонимы
control (Broad term for exerting influence over something.)
|
dictate (Implies setting strict conditions or requirements.)
Антонимы
ignore (Implies not influencing or controlling a situation.)
|
permit (Implies allowing without restriction instead of controlling.)
Темы
science
|behavior
|rules
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|work
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Control machine operation
Коллокации
govern engine speed
|govern fuel flow
Синонимы
regulate (Common in technical contexts; focuses on maintaining desired operating conditions.)
Антонимы
overdrive (In machines, to push beyond controlled limits.)
Темы
engineering
|technology
|science
|work
Определение
To control how a machine works or moves.
To regulate the functioning or speed of a machine or system.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
govern
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚn/
US/ɡˈʌvɚn/
Слоги и ударение
gov - ern (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: govern
- 3rd Person Singular: governs
- Present Participle: governing
- Past: governed
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Scientists study the laws that govern the universe.
- There are strict laws that govern trade between the two nations.