be in the saddle

administrate carry out conduct direct execute govern oversee supervise

boss control head render run superintend

be in the driver's seat crack the whip head up hold the reins pull the strings pull the wires ride herd on run the show sit on top of

leave neglect obey

follow

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

be in control be in the driver's seat call the tune lay down the law make the decisions make the rules run the show wear the trousers

bend bluster browbeat bulldoze bully dominate hector intimidate menace overbear predominate preponderate prevail reign rule swagger threaten tyrannize

boss around call the shots henpeck in the driver's seat keep under thumb kick around lead by the nose push the buttons rule the roost run the show run things throw weight around

assist help leave alone serve submit surrender

follow yield

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 on duty be responsible for call the play 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