control

/kənˈtɹəʊl/

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Definition

Hold something firmly in your hand; that's one kind of control. It means managing or directing something specific. You could say you have control over a door lock if you can decide who enters the room, like pushing a button to make it locked.

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Conjugation

"control" as noun

1 - Influence or authority over something.

2 - A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.

3 - The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.

"control" as verb

1 - To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

2 - (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.

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Synonyms

1 - command

2 - controlling

3 - supervision

4 - check

5 - rule

6 - regulation

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Antonyms

1 - chaos

2 - disorder

3 - anarchy

4 - confusion

5 - disarray

6 - lawlessness

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Examples in Context

1 - He lost control and crashed into the barrier on the highway.

1 - Perdió el control y se estrelló contra la barrera en la autopista.

2 - He adjusted the slack for better control when handling the load.

2 - Ajustó la tensión para tener un mejor control al manejar la carga.

3 - She feels more in control when she follows a strict routine.

3 - Ella se siente más al mando cuando sigue una rutina estricta.

4 - The new manager is clearly in control of the team's operations.

4 - El nuevo gerente está claramente al mando de las operaciones del equipo.

5 - The company assures investors that the situation is well under control .

5 - La empresa asegura a los inversores que la situación está bien bajo control .

6 - The argument spiraled out of control before someone finally called for calm.

6 - La discusión se salió de control antes de que alguien finalmente pidiera calma.

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Lost in Translation? Brainstorm control

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Brainstorm control