dictate the tempo

Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words

To have a strong influence in deciding the speed of an event or activity.

tempoVERB + TEMPO

Categories:

dictate

Examples (10)

  • In negotiations, it's crucial to dictate the tempo to gain an advantage.
  • The coach told the team they needed to dictate the tempo of the game.
  • Successful leaders often dictate the tempo of innovation within their industry.
  • She tried to dictate the tempo of the conversation, but he kept interrupting.
  • By launching new products frequently, the company was able to dictate the tempo of the market.
  • It's important for a conductor to dictate the tempo precisely to the orchestra.
  • Having the ball allowed them to dictate the tempo of play.
  • The dominant player always dictates the tempo of the match.
  • He had hoped to dictate the tempo of the project, but external factors interfered.
  • A good project manager knows how to dictate the tempo without being overly controlling.