wield

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tenir et d'utiliser une arme ou un outil, ainsi que l'exercice du pouvoir, de l'influence ou de l'autorité.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding and using a weapon or tool, or exercising power, influence, or authority.

1. Have and exerciseB2formal

   To possess and effectively use power, authority, or influence.

   détenir et exercer

   • The CEO wields considerable influence in the industry.
   • She wields her authority with fairness and wisdom.
   • The committee wields the power to approve new policies.

   Synonymescommandemployexerciseexertuse

2. Handle effectivelyB2formal

   To skillfully use or manage a tool, weapon, or object.

   manier efficacement

   • The knight wielded his sword with great precision.
   • He wields a paintbrush like a true artist.
   • She wields the microphone with confidence during her speeches.

   Synonymesemployhandlemanagemanipulateoperateplyuse

   Antonymesbunglefumblemishandle