History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
determine

to decide or fix (something); to find out (something) precisely

conclude, decide

dominate

to have strong control, authority or influence

govern, rule

domineer

to act, speak, in a dominating manner

oppress; assume authority

govern

to rule (a country, city etc)

take control; rule

manage

to organize and control (something); to succeed in doing or dealing with (something) (especially using help, tools, money etc)

be in charge, control

ordering

an arrangement

command, authorize

oversee

to supervise, control, (work or workers)

manage, supervise

settle

(to cause a person, animal) to be, rest, in a comfortable or new position; to become established in a new place, job, way of life; to make an agreement about (a dispute); to pay (a debt)

straighten out, resolve

supervise

to watch and direct (work, workers, students, an organization)

manage people, project

CALL THE SHOTS as in Wiktionary
CALL THE SHOTS as in Wikipedia