gives the go ahead (verb) accede: agree or consent
Sinonime: administer, be in authority, be in driver's seat, be in power, bridle, command,
conduct, control, crack the whip,
curb,
decree, dictate, direct,
dominate, domineer,
guide, hold sway, hold the reins, keep under one's thumb, lay down the law,
lead,
order, overrule,
predominate, preponderate, preside,
prevail,
regulate,
reign,
restrain, rule the roost,
run, run the show, sit on top of,
sway,
take overAntonime: serve,
submit