hold sway

• Иметь большое влияние, власть или контроль над ситуацией, группой или областью; быть доминирующим или преобладающим.

To have great influence, power, or control over a situation, group, or area; to be dominant or prevalent.

1. To have power or influenceC1formal

   To be the most powerful or influential person or thing in a particular situation or area.

   Иметь власть или влияние

   • For decades, this political party held sway over the country.
   • In the world of fashion, certain designers hold sway.
   • Old traditions still hold sway in many rural communities.