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control
1 uncountable the power to make decisions about something and decide what should happencontrol of: When Marie’s father died, control of the business passed into her hands. have control of/over something: Dr Davies believes that children should have control over their own lives. take control of something: When we took control of the company, it was losing money. gain/lose control of something: Democrats are hoping to gain control of the House of Representatives at the next election. be/come under someone’s control: The island is now under French control. beyond/outside someone’s control: Decisions on financial matters are outside my control. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
Verbs frequently used with control as the object ▪ assume, exercise, exert, gain, have, keep, lose, maintain, regain, relinquish, retain, seize, take, tighten, wrest
2 uncountable the power to make something such as a vehicle, machine, or animal do what you wantlose control of something: The driver lost control of the vehicle on an icy road. regain control of something: He failed to regain control of the aircraft, and it crashed moments later. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3 countable/uncountable a law, agreement, or method that limits somethingan international agreement on arms control control on: new controls on the importing of live animals tighter controls on vehicle emissions Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws act adjective law the administration of justice 4 uncountable the ability to stop something from increasing or becoming dangerousThe police were called in to help with crowd control. control of: Control of inflation is the government’s top priority. Synonyms and related words
The process of controlling or limiting something freeze restriction demarcation 5 uncountable the ability to remain calm even when you are feeling upset or angrylose control: The defendant had lost control after telling the victim several times to leave him alone. keep control: They sat in silence, struggling to keep control of their emotions. Synonyms and related words 6 countable a button or switch that makes a machine do somethingShe adjusted the volume control slightly. Synonyms and related words
Knobs and switches on machinery and equipment 6a controls plural the instruments used for operating a large vehicle, especially an aircraftbe at the controls: We were reassured to know that an experienced pilot was now at the controls. Synonyms and related words
7 countable sciencea group of people or things that is compared with the people or things being used in a scientific test in order to show whether the test has an effect or notHalf of the control group suffered further heart attacks, compared with only 12% of those receiving the treatment. Synonyms and related words
Scientific research and relating to scientific research adjustment anatomise anatomize 8 uncountable the control key on a computer keyboardPress ‘control’ and ‘D’ to delete a line. Synonyms and related words
Keys on the computer keyboard Alt key arrow key backspace 9 uncountable the process of checking to make certain that rules or standards are being appliedIt took us two hours to get through passport control. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review
in control out of control under control control
1 uncountable the power to make decisions about something and decide what should happencontrol of: When Marie’s father died, control of the business passed into her hands. gain/lose control of something: Democrats are hoping to gain control of the House of Representatives at the next election. have control of/over something: Dr. Davies believes that children should have control over their own lives. beyond someone’s control: Decisions on financial matters are beyond my control. be/come under someone’s control: The island is now under French control. take control of something: When we took control of the company, it was losing money. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
Verbs frequently used with control as the object ▪ assume, exercise, exert, gain, have, keep, lose, maintain, regain, relinquish, retain, seize, take, tighten, wrest
2 uncountable the power to make something such as a vehicle, machine, or animal do what you wantlose control of something: The driver lost control of the vehicle on an icy road. regain control of something: He failed to regain control of the aircraft, and it crashed moments later. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3 countable/uncountable a law, agreement, or method that limits somethingan international agreement on arms control control on: new controls on the importing of live animals tighter controls on vehicle emissions Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws act adjective law the administration of justice 4 uncountable the ability to stop something from increasing or becoming dangerousThe police were called in to help with crowd control. control of: Control of inflation is the administration’s top priority. Synonyms and related words
The process of controlling or limiting something freeze restriction demarcation 5 uncountable the ability to remain calm even when you are feeling upset or angrylose control: The defendant had lost control after telling the victim several times to leave him alone. keep control: They sat in silence, struggling to keep control of their emotions. Synonyms and related words 6 countable a button or switch that makes a machine do somethingShe adjusted the volume control slightly. Synonyms and related words
Knobs and switches on machinery and equipment 6a controls plural the instruments used for operating a large vehicle, especially an aircraftbe at the controls: We were reassured to know that an experienced pilot was now at the controls. Synonyms and related words
7 countable sciencea group of people or things that is compared with the people or things being used in a scientific test in order to show whether the test has an effect or notHalf of the control group suffered further heart attacks, compared with only 12% of those receiving the treatment. Synonyms and related words
Scientific research and relating to scientific research anatomize animal rights biopiracy 8 uncountable the process of checking to make certain that rules or standards are being appliedIt took us two hours to get through passport control. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 9 uncountable the control key on a computer keyboardPress “control” and “D” to delete a line. Synonyms and related words
Keys on the computer keyboard Alt key arrow key backspace
in control out of control under control control
verb transitive UK /kənˈtrəʊl/ 1 to have the power to make decisions and decide what will happen to somethingMost of the news media were controlled by the central government. a property company that controls assets worth £650 million A rebel army was now controlling the northern half of the country. Synonyms and related words 2 to make people behave in the way that you want them to behaveNew teachers often find it difficult to control their classes. The generals who seized power used terror to control the people. Synonyms and related words
To limit someone’s freedom to act 3 to make a machine, system, vehicle etc move or operate in the way that you want it toThe surgeon controls the device remotely using a computer terminal. I hit a patch of ice and couldn’t control the car. The flow of water is controlled by a series of valves. Synonyms and related words
To make a machine or piece of equipment work 4 to prevent something harmful from spreading or becoming more dangerousWe must do more to control the spread of the virus. a new package of regulations, aimed at controlling pollution and minimizing waste Synonyms and related words
To stop something from continuing or developing interfere with inhibit disrupt 5 to keep something at the correct levelThe temperature in the museum is carefully controlled. the parts of the brain that control our breathing Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 5a to prevent something from increasing too much or too quicklyOur two priorities are encouraging investment and controlling inflation. tightly/strictly controlled: Spending in the company was tightly controlled. Synonyms and related words
To stop something from continuing or developing interfere with inhibit disrupt
6 to remain calm and not show that you are angry or upsetCarol struggled to control her anger. I could hardly control my temper. control yourself: If you can’t learn to control yourself, you’ll have to leave. Synonyms and related words
To stop, control or not show emotions
control
verb transitive US /kənˈtroʊl/ 1 to have the power to make decisions and decide what will happen to somethingA rebel army was now controlling the northern half of the country. Most of the news media were controlled by the central government. a real estate company that controls assets worth $200 million Synonyms and related words 2 to make a machine, system, vehicle, etc. move or operate in the way that you want it toThe surgeon controls the device remotely using a computer terminal. I hit a patch of ice and couldn’t control the car. The flow of water is controlled by a series of valves. Synonyms and related words
To make a machine or piece of equipment work 3 to make people behave in the way that you want them to behaveNew teachers often find it difficult to control their classes. The generals who seized power used terror to control the people. Synonyms and related words
To limit someone’s freedom to act 4 to keep something at the correct levelThe temperature in the museum is carefully controlled. the parts of the brain that control our breathing Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 4a to prevent something from increasing too much or too quicklyOur two priorities are encouraging investment and controlling inflation. tightly/strictly controlled: Spending in the company was tightly controlled. Synonyms and related words
To stop something from continuing or developing
5 to prevent something harmful from spreading or becoming more dangerousWe must do more to control the spread of the virus. a new package of regulations, aimed at controlling pollution and minimizing waste Synonyms and related words
To stop something from continuing or developing 6 to remain calm and not show that you are angry or upsetCarol struggled to control her anger. I could hardly control my temper. control yourself: If you can’t learn to control yourself, you’ll have to leave. Synonyms and related words
To stop, control or not show emotions
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