pull the wires

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 strings ride herd on run the show sit on top of

leave neglect obey

follow

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

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 strings run the show run things sit on top of

halt mismanage neglect stop

leave alone