to have control or authority over a country or people
tener control o autoridad sobre un país o personas (tener kontrol o autorida sobre un pais o personas)
"The king ruled over the entire region for decades."
"El rey gobernó toda la región durante décadas." (El rey gober-nó toda la region durante decadas)
to think creatively and unconventionally
to keep believing that good things will happen
to lead someone into a room or building
to talk confidently and convincingly
to ensure different branches follow the same plan
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument