superintends
Directs from above
Superintends means oversees or manages, typically with authority over an operation or institution.
A principal superintends a school; a foreman superintends construction.
The word implies active direction rather than passive observation: She superintends the daily operations of the factory.
More formal than "manages" or "runs."
Directs or copes
- directsCommands or guides
- administersManages or dispenses
- governsExercises political authority
- runsMoves fast on foot
operates · coordinates · organizes · handles · conducts · controls · regulates · orchestrates
Goes in front
- guidesThose who show directions
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
- advisesGives guidance to
- counselsGives professional advice
coaches · instructs · trains · stewards · shepherds · captains · commands · chiefs
Directs and monitors
- monitorsTracks or displays
- watchesPortable personal clocks
- inspectsReviews for quality
- scrutinizesExamines in close detail
reviews · audits · checks · surveys · verifies · observes · examines · patrols
Legal authority's scope
- dominionAuthority to rule
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
charge · custody · stewardship · responsibility · accountability · mandate · purview · domain
manages
Directs or copes
- directsCommands or guides
- administersManages or dispenses
- governsExercises political authority
runs · operates · coordinates · organizes · handles · conducts · controls · regulates · orchestrates · steers
leads
Goes in front
counsels · coaches · instructs · trains · stewards · shepherds · captains · commands · chiefs · bosses
oversees
Directs and monitors
scrutinizes · reviews · audits · checks · surveys · verifies · observes · examines · patrols · supervises
jurisdiction
Legal authority's scope
- dominionAuthority to rule
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
oversight · charge · custody · stewardship · responsibility · accountability · mandate · purview · domain · control
superintendsobeys
Follows commands given
takes orders · assists · answers to · complies · follows
- school superintendentLeader of local education system
- building superintendentProperty's live-in caretaker
- sidewalk superintendentCasual construction observer
- district superintendentChief of regional schools
- chief superintendentSenior police rank