dominate

Definition

  • verb: to have control of or power over (someone or something)
  • verb: to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
  • synonyms: rule, govern

Examples

  • The topic of her arrest 'dominated' the conversation. [=most of the conversation was about her arrest]

  • The business 'dominated' her life. [=most of her life/time was devoted to the business]

  • Men 'dominate' the field. = It's a male-'dominated' field.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You heard the guy. It's Satan's tooth. When we get that thing... we're gonna win that fuckin' prize money... then we're gonna dominate the world of rock. We're gonna be unstoppable, man. Hmmm... Unstoppable. Unstoppable. Unstoppable. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny