采さい配はいを振ふるう

expression, godan verb (-u)

wield a baton; swing a baton

Literal use: physically holding and moving a baton, especially in a military or ceremonial context.

• 指し揮き官かんが采さい配はいを振ふるうと、兵へい士したちは一いっ斉せいに動うごき出だした。

  When the commander wielded the baton, the soldiers moved in unison.

expression, godan verb (-u)

lead; direct; command

Figurative use: to take charge and direct people or an organization. Often used in business, sports, or group activities. The shorter form 采配を振る is common in colloquial speech.

See also: 采配を振る

• 新しん社しゃ長ちょうが采さい配はいを振ふるって、会かい社しゃの業ぎょう績せきを立たて直なおした。

  The new president took the lead and turned the company's performance around.

• 監かん督とくが采さい配はいを振ふるい、チームは見み事ごとに勝しょう利りした。

  The manager directed the team, and they achieved a splendid victory.