Meaning of the word governor in English
What does governor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
governor
US /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ/
UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nɚ/
Noun
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the elected head of a state in the US
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The governor signed the new bill into law.
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She is running for governor in the next election.
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2.
a person who is the official head of a public institution or a province
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The governor of the central bank announced new economic policies.
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He was appointed governor of the remote island.
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3.
a device that controls the speed of an engine, especially by automatically regulating the supply of fuel
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The engine's governor prevents it from over-revving.
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A faulty governor can cause engine instability.
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