| be in charge of(verb, run, direct, manage) |
| command(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| dictate(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| domineer(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| drive(verb, work, force) |
| guide(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| have power over(verb, expression, idiom, run, lead) |
| lead(verb, order, run, manage, govern) |
| looking after(verb, expression, project, supervise, quarterback) |
| observe(verb, control, run, manage, oversee) |
| organize(verb, control, run, manage, oversee) |
| overrule(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| play first fiddle(verb, expression, idiom) |
| predominate(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| prevail(verb, order, run, restrain, lead) |
| pull strings(expression, govern, oversee) |
| pull wires |
| reign(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| restrain(verb, order, run, lead, curb) |
| ride herd |