call the play

govern guide impose lay down prescribe

bid bulldoze charge control decree direct enjoin instruct lead manage ordain order pronounce regiment rule set

call the shots call the tune lay down the law put foot down read the riot act take the reins walk heavy

disallow mismanage

ask implore request

administer conduct drive handle keep play run work

command maneuver manipulate ordain pilot ply steer wield

be in charge be in driver's seat be in saddle call the shots call the signals carry on hold the reins make go pull the strings pull the wires run the show run things sit on top of

halt mismanage neglect stop

leave alone

administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of

boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey

be in charge be in driver's seat be in the saddle be on duty be responsible for call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of

mismanage neglect

follow serve