1. plural of governor; elected officials who serve as the chief executives of U.S. states
2. plural of governor; people appointed to govern territories, colonies, or institutions
3. plural of governor; mechanical devices that automatically control the speed or operation of engines or machines
Usage: mechanical engineering

Examples

• The governors of all fifty states met at the annual conference.
• Several governors signed the interstate compact on education.
• Colonial governors were appointed by the British crown.
• The board of governors oversees university policy.
• Steam engines use governors to maintain constant speed.
• The governors on the turbines prevented dangerous overspeeding.
• Many governors have presidential ambitions.
• Prison governors must balance security with rehabilitation programs.