Synonym: check, command, contain, curb, influence, master, restrain. Similar words: out of control, under control, control group, beyond control, controversy, controversial, on the contrary, contrast. Meaning: [kən'trəʊl] n. 1. power to direct or determine 2. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another 3. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc 4. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment 5. the activity of managing or exerting control over something 6. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another 7. discipline in personal and social activities 8. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 9. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. 10. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine 11. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance. v. 1. exercise authoritative control or power over 2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 3. handle and cause to function 4. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage 5. verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments 6. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison 7. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something 8. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of.
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91. He took a gun through baggage control to highlight the lax security.
92. These countries are trying to shake off the stultifying effects of several decades of state control.
93. Press and hold down the control key while you press '9'.
94. Meeting you was fate,and falling in love with you was out of my control.
95. Modern science and technology empower human beings to control natural forces more effectively.
96. Of our mixed life two quests are given control: food for the body, friendship for the soul.
97. The rebels tried to wrest control of the town from government forces.
98. Control the destiny of the rudder is the struggle. Not a fantasy, do not give up the opportunity, do not stop on the.
99. Too much opposition was set up against the government's plan to control wages and prices, so that they had to cease it.
100. Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.
101. If you can't control your dog[sentencedict.com], put it on a lead!
102. Perfection is not just about control.It's also about letting go.
103. He's walking into a situation that he absolutely can't control.
104. Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence.
105. Francis lost control of his bike on the hill and ran into a tree.
106. For the past year he has been trying to wrest control from the central government.
107. The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control.
108. He wants to be in control of his own destiny.
109. Extra police are being drafted in to control the crowds.
110. The pillar of her economic policy was keeping tight control over money supply.
111. Public opinion is influenced by the small elite who control the media.
112. Some women have a terror of losing control in the birth process.
113. When you relinquish the desire to control your future,(http://sentencedict.com/control.html) you can have more happiness.
114. The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions.
115. He believes that from a military standpoint, the situation is under control.
116. The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree.
117. All approaches to the capital are now under the control of the insurgents.
118. When her husband had a stroke, she was given virtual control of the business.
119. He remained in nominal control of the business for another ten years.
120. He was drunk and not in control of his faculties.
More similar words: out of control, under control, control group, beyond control, controversy, controversial, on the contrary, contrast, contract, contribute, by contrast, contributor, contractor, contrast to, contribute to, contribution, contretemps, to the contrary, patrol, introduce, introspect, introduction, introspection, contend, contain, context, contest, confront, continue, concentrate.