wield

BrE /wiːld/ AmE /wiːld/

verb en → es

past wielded/wield pp wielded/wield ing wielding

1 USE WEAPON [transitive] B2

to use a weapon, especially in fighting or attacking someone

usar (una arma), blandir

  • wield a weapon

Collocations wield a sword · wield a knife

  • He wielded the knife with deadly skill.

    Él blandió el cuchillo con habilidad letal.

2 CONTROL POWER [transitive] C1

to control or use power, influence, or authority in a way that affects other people

ejercer (poder), manejar (influencia)

  • wield power/influence

Collocations wield political power · wield economic influence

  • She wields great power in the company.

    Ella ejerce gran poder en la empresa.