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governor

/ˈɡʌvənə/

/ˈɡʌvərnər/

Translations

governornoun

governors

/ˈɡʌvənə/

/ˈɡʌvərnər/

The governor announced new policies to improve the state's education system.

Le gouverneur a annoncé de nouvelles politiques pour améliorer le système éducatif de l'État.

régulateurTechnique ; dispositif de régulation de vitesse ou de fonctionnement.

The engineer adjusted the governor to ensure the engine ran smoothly.

L'ingénieur a réglé le régulateur pour que le moteur fonctionne sans à-coups.

Additional translations

patronFamilier et surtout britannique ; personne en position d'autorité ou forme d'adresse respectueuse.

administrateurDans les institutions, notamment pour un organe de direction ou de tutelle.

Synonyms

governoradjective

/ˈɡʌv.nə/

/ˈɡʌv.nɚ/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a governor or to the office or function of governor.

du gouverneur

The governor campaign received nationwide coverage.

La campagne du gouverneur a été couverte à l'échelle nationale.

governornoun

The chief executive of a state, territory, province, or similar political unit, especially in the U.S.

The governor announced new policies to improve the state's education system.

A device used to regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine.

The engineer adjusted the governor to ensure the engine ran smoothly.

A member or head of the governing board of an institution such as a prison, school, hospital, or public body.

She served as a governor of the local primary school for six years.

(informal, chiefly British) A man in authority, one’s employer, father, or used as a respectful form of address equivalent to “sir”.

"Any chance of a lift, governor?" the boy asked.

governoradjective

Attributive. Relating to or associated with a governor or the office of governor.

The governor campaign received nationwide coverage.