gospodariti

1. (+ instr.) to rule; to dominate; to be master of
   Ta porodica je vekovima gospodarila ovim krajem. — That family ruled this region for centuries.
   Ko gospodari morem, gospodari svetom. — Whoever rules the sea rules the world.
2. (of a situation, feelings) to be in control of; to master
   Trener je rekao da tim gospodari utakmicom. — The coach said the team was in control of the match.
   Nauči da gospodariš svojim emocijama. — Learn to master your emotions.

Usually takes the instrumental: gospodariti nečim; less often gospodariti nad nečim.