verbπShareTo regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over."The teacher is ruling the classroom today, making sure students stay on task. "politicsgovernmentroyallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines)."The teacher ruled lines on the paper for the students to practice writing neatly. "stationerywritingmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decide judicially."The teacher ruled that students must complete the assignment before leaving class. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice."The school board ruled that students must wear uniforms. "governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo revel."The students were ruling the schoolyard, laughing and playing all afternoon. "entertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority."The school principal's ruling on late arrivals was stricter this term. "governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling."a ruling passion"governmentpoliticsroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading