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    Gobiernan (en. Govern)

    /ɡo.βjeɾ.nan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exercise government over a country, state, or community.
    Citizens expect those who govern to act justly.
    Los ciudadanos esperan que quienes gobiernan actúen con justicia.
    To direct or control an organization or institution.
    The people who govern the company must make strategic decisions.
    Las personas que gobiernan la empresa deben tomar decisiones estratégicas.
    To have the authority to make decisions about a group or entity.
    The board of directors governs the educational institution.
    El consejo de administración gobierna la institución educativa.
    To rule through laws and regulations.
    The new policies that govern the agricultural sector were approved.
    Las nuevas políticas que gobiernan el sector agrícola fueron aprobadas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gobernar', which comes from the Latin 'gubernare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they govern with an iron fist
    They exercise strict control over people or institutions.
    gobiernan con mano dura
    those who govern do not listen
    Those in power do not pay attention to the needs of the people.
    los que gobiernan no escuchan

    Related Words

    govern
    To exercise authority over a state, country, or entity.
    gobernar
    ruler
    A person who exercises government over a country or region.
    gobernante

    Slang Meanings

    To govern without regard for the laws.
    That politician governs in his own way, without respecting the rules.
    Ese político gobierna a su manera, sin respetar las reglas.
    To exercise total control over a group.
    In that company, the boss governs like a dictator.
    En esa empresa, el jefe gobierna como un dictador.