| rule the roost(verb, expression, idiom, control, order) |
| supervise(verb, control, determine, direct) |
| call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, order) |
| boss(verb, control, determine, direct) |
| head(verb, control, determine, direct) |
| regulate(verb, control, order, determine) |
| conduct(verb, control, order, determine) |
| decree(verb, order, lead, manage) |
| dictate(verb, control, order, determine) |
| guide(verb, control, order, determine) |
| hold office(expression, control, order, determine) |
| hold sway over(expression, idiom, control, direct) |
| keep under thumb(expression, idiom, control, direct) |
| lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, control, order) |
| lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control) |
| overbear(verb, control, determine, direct) |
| oversee(verb, control, direct, rule) |
| overshadow(verb, control, direct, rule) |
| preside over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control) |