Pronunciation: /kənˈtroʊl/
noun the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
A1 I have control over my own actions.
A2 She struggles to maintain control of her emotions.
B1 The company implemented new controls to improve efficiency.
B2 The pilot had to regain control of the aircraft during the storm.
C1 The government has strict controls in place to prevent corruption.
C2 The CEO has complete control over the company's decision-making process.
verb to determine the behavior or supervise the running of
A1 She can control the volume of the music with the remote.
A2 The teacher asked the students to control their excitement during the presentation.
B1 It is important to learn how to control your emotions in stressful situations.
B2 The pilot had to quickly regain control of the airplane during the storm.
C1 The CEO has full control over the company's decision-making process.
C2 The scientist was able to successfully control the experiment variables for accurate results.
adjective having power over something or someone
A1 She has good control over her emotions.
A2 The teacher has control of the classroom.
B1 The manager implemented new control measures to improve efficiency.
B2 The pilot demonstrated excellent control during turbulent weather conditions.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments with precise control over variables.
C2 The CEO exerted control over the company's strategic direction.
formal The experiment was conducted with strict control over all variables.
informal She always likes to be in control of every situation.
slang I need to get my emotions under control before I explode.
figurative The dictator's grip on power was so tight, it seemed like he had complete control over everything.
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