English dictionary
control
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Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
noun
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
noun
- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
noun
- discipline in personal and social activities
noun
- power to direct or determine
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
noun
- a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
noun
- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
noun
- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
noun
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
noun
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
verb
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
verb
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verb
- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
verb
- handle and cause to function
verb
- maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
verb
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
verb
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verb
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Example sentences
the control of the mob by the police was admirable
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
he had lost control of his sphincters
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
I turned the controls over to her
he was a model of polite restraint
she never lost control of herself
under control
a good command of French
the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
measures for the control of disease
they instituted controls over drinking on campus
her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
Do you control these data?
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product
control an account
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
control the lever
She manipulates her boss
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
she keeps in line
control the budget
Command the military forces
this substance is controlled
that area is restricted to security personnel only
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
Are you controlling for the temperature?