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ovládat — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  • command noun An order given with authority.
  • control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
  • govern verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
  • manage verb To be in charge of running something, such as a business, team, or project.
  • wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

ovládat is used for these senses in English:

  • check (transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
  • control (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
  • govern (transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
  • manage (transitive) To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
  • wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

check — full definition

  1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
  3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
  4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
  5. verb To examine or verify something.

command — full definition

  1. noun An order given with authority.
  2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
  3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
  4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.

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