作主 (zuò zhǔ) — to make the final decision; to have the final say
Definition
A verb meaning 'to make the final decision; to have the final say', usually used with the potential complement (作得了/作不了主) to ask whether someone has the authority to decide.
verb
to make the final decisionto have the final say
Examples
- 作主？Zhè jiàn shì yóu shuí lái zuò zhǔ?Who has the final say on this matter?
- ？Tā zuò dé le zhè ge zhǔ ma?Can he make the decision on this?
- 。Wǒ zài jiā lǐ zuò bù liǎo zhǔ.I don't have the final say at home.
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