control
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/kənˈtrəʊl/
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/kənˈtrəʊl/
noun
A2
The authority to manage or direct.
The government has lost control of the region.
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The act of restraining or directing.
The police regained control of the crowd.
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The process of managing or limiting.
We need to establish better control over our expenses.
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The mechanisms used to operate a device.
The driver adjusted the controls of the vehicle.
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A standard for comparison in experiments.
The scientists compared the results to the control group.
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A place for directing operations or checks.
We passed through customs control at the airport.
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A key on a computer keyboard for operations.
Press the control key to open the menu.
verb
A2
To have authority over.
He controls the largest share in the company.
A2
To limit or direct the development of.
The hormones control the body's growth.
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To prevent from spreading or worsening.
The medication helps control the symptoms.
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To operate a machine or system.
You can control the device with a remote.
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To restrain oneself.
He struggled to control his emotions.
translation
The authority to manage or direct.; The act of restraining or directing.; The process of managing or limiting.; The mechanisms used to operate a device.; A standard for comparison in experiments.; A place for directing operations or checks.; A key on a computer keyboard for operations.
To have authority over.; To limit or direct the development of.; To prevent from spreading or worsening.; To operate a machine or system.; To restrain oneself.
Word Forms
3rd Present
controls
Past
controlled
Perfect
controlled
Progressive
controlling
Plural
controls