Run by

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verb

To be in control or in charge of something.

This school is run by a group of dedicated teachers.
Visual representation of "run by" - To be in control or in charge of something

Often appears as...

  • run by management
  • run by committee
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Authority Figure

Used to indicate a person or group that holds responsibility for the operation of an entity.

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The festival was run by a local arts council.
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Behind Operations

Suggests the behind-the-scenes work required to keep a system or organization functioning.

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The cafeteria is efficiently run by volunteers.
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Overall Control

Refers to being in a position of complete or overall control of an organization or area.

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The networks are run by a handful of corporations.
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