govern (EN)
verb

verb “govern”

govern; he governs; past governed, part. governed; ger. governing
  1. governar
    The president governs with the help of elected officials.
  2. governar (un país o una àrea)
    The president governs the country by creating and enforcing laws.
  3. controlar
    The thermostat governs the temperature in the house.
  4. influir
    Emotions often govern how people make decisions.
  5. regir
    In English, the verb "rely" governs the preposition "on."