Answer: governed

AnswerCrossword Clue
GOVERNEDLed the way
GOVERNEDHeld sway
GOVERNEDRan the show
GOVERNEDHeld in check.
GOVERNEDKept in check
GOVERNEDControlled
governedConduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people)
governedConduct oneself, esp. with regard to controlling one's emotions
governedControl, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events)
governedRegulate the speed of (a motor or machine) with a governor
governed(of a word) Require that (another word or group of words) be in a particular case
governedServe to decide (a legal case)
governedRegulate the speed of (a motor or engine) by a governor
governedGOVERN, to rule or direct
governedConstitute a law, rule, standard, or principle for