noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Formal, somewhat literary term for exercising overall control or supervision over an organization, project, or affairs. Often used in political or administrative contexts.
新大臣は省内の全業務を総攬する立場にある。
The new minister is in a position to superintend all operations within the ministry.
彼はプロジェクト全体を総攬し、各チームを統括した。
He exercised overall control of the project and supervised each team.