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beheersen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • 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.
  • master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
  • wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

beheersen is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.
  • master (transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
  • wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

control — full definition

  1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
  2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
  3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
  4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.

govern — full definition

  1. verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
  2. verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
  3. verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.
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