/gɑv/ or /ɡɒv/ (GOV) or /gɔv/ (GOHV)

Definitions

1. noun

the government of a country or state

“The new president was inaugurated by the gov.”

2. noun

the official or governing body of a country or state

“The gov has implemented a new tax policy.”

3. noun

the government or a government agency

“The gov agency is responsible for the national park system.”

4. verb

to govern or administer

“The company will gov the project.”

5. verb

to direct or control

“The new CEO will gov the company in a new direction.”