| preside(verb, order, restrain, lead) |
| preside over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control) |
| project(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| pull the wires(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| quarterback(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| regulate(verb, control, order, lead) |
| render(verb, direct, manage, conduct) |
| ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control) |
| rule the roost(verb, expression, idiom, order, charge) |
| run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, order) |
| run things(verb, expression, control, direct) |
| sit on top of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control) |
| superintend(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| survey(verb, control, direct, manage) |
| take care of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control) |
| take over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order) |
| be in charge of(verb, direct, manage) |
| command(verb, order, lead, manage) |
| dictate(verb, order, lead, manage) |