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hallita — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • administer verb To manage, oversee, or run something, such as an organization, program, or set of rules.
  • collar noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
  • command noun An order given with authority.
  • control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
  • dispense verb To give out or distribute something, especially in measured amounts.
  • dominate verb To have controlling power or influence over someone or something.
  • govern verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
  • hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  • in charge adjective Having control of or responsibility for a group, situation or piece of work.
  • manage verb To be in charge of running something, such as a business, team, or project.
  • master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
  • monopolize verb To gain complete control over something, shutting out competition or other participants.
  • obsess verb To think about someone or something constantly, to the point where it takes over your mind.
  • overrule verb To reject or reverse a decision using higher authority.
  • range noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
  • reign noun The period of time during which a monarch rules.
  • restrain verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
  • rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
  • sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
  • temper noun A person's tendency to become angry, or a fit of anger itself.
  • wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

hallita is used for these senses in English:

  • administer (transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
  • collar (transitive) To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.
  • control (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
  • dispense To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
  • dominate To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
  • dominate To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone
  • dominate To enjoy a commanding position in some field
  • dominate To overlook from a height.

administer — full definition

  1. verb To manage, oversee, or run something, such as an organization, program, or set of rules.
  2. verb To give someone a drug, treatment, or dose.

collar — full definition

  1. noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
  2. noun A band placed around the neck of an animal for identification or control.
  3. verb Informal: to catch, stop, or corner someone.

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