beherrschen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- command noun An order given with authority.
- curb noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
- dominate verb To have controlling power or influence over someone or something.
- 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.
- rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
- sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
- wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
Senses
beherrschen is used for these senses in English:
- dominate To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
- master (transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- monopolize (transitive) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else.
- rule (transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- sway (transitive) To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade.
- wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
command — full definition
- noun An order given with authority.
- noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
- noun An instruction given to a computer program.
- verb To give an order, or to have authority over.
curb — full definition
- noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
- noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
- verb To control or hold back; to restrain.