Meaning ofgovernin English

Verb

1. to control a country's affairs; make policies
   The government will govern the new territory.
2. to control actions; keep under restraint
   The rules govern the behavior of the players.
3. to exercise political power; run a government
   The council governs the city's development projects.
4. to regulate or control (speed, flow, etc.); direct or manage
   The valve governs the flow of water in the pipe.
5. to influence decisions; have a determining effect
   The company's mission statement will govern its business decisions.