pull the strings

administrate carry out conduct direct execute govern oversee supervise

boss control head render run superintend

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

leave neglect obey

follow

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

administer carry out conduct control dictate guide manage oversee regulate supervise

captain command direct execute head lead order overrule pilot reign render run steer superintend sway tyrannize

assume command be in power be in the driver's seat call the shots call the signals exercise authority head up hold dominion hold office hold sway lay down the law occupy throne serve the people wear the crown

abandon leave mismanage neglect

fail follow obey serve

acquiesce agree allow comply consent give way permit surrender yield

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 play call the shots call the signals carry on hold the reins make go pull the wires run the show run things sit on top of

halt mismanage neglect stop

leave alone

administer chair govern officiate ordain oversee supervise

advise conduct control direct handle head keep lead manage operate run

be at the head of be in driver's seat call the signals carry on do the honors head up run the show sit on top of

follow obey

abandon give up let go mismanage neglect

serve

conduct control head keep lead operate own

administer boss coordinate direct helm ordain oversee regulate superintend

be in charge be in driver's seat be in saddle carry on head up look after ride herd on take care of

abandon follow obey

mismanage neglect

serve