No. 9,741 in Catalan
manar
"Manar" means "to command" or "to order" in English.
In a sentence
Ell sempre vol manar a tothom.
He always wants to boss everyone around.
Here, 'manar' is used to express commands or authority over others.
El director ens va manar que assistíssim a la reunió.
The principal ordered us to attend the meeting.
Here, 'manar' conveys giving orders or instructions.
Aquest any toca manar a l'altre equip.
This year it's the other team's turn to lead.
In this context, 'manar' means to lead or be in charge.
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