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.
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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211. Today's methods of birth control make it possible for a couple to choose whether or not to have a child.
212. By early yesterday, the insurgents had taken control of the country's main military air base.
213. Fires were burning out of control in the center of the city.
214. He took the bend at over 60 and lost control.
215. A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus.
216. Shea used diet and exercise to bring her weight under control .
217. The car skidded and went out of control, crashing into an oncoming truck.
218. The car went out of control and ploughed into the side of a bus.
219. Allow twenty-five minutes to get through Passport Control and Customs.
220. The aim is to transfer power/control/responsibility to self-governing regional councils.
221. Having a good diet gives me a sense that I'm doing something positive and that I'm in control.
222. What many people mean by the word "power" could be more accurately described as "control".
223. If we can't bring our problems under control, feelings of powerlessness and despair often ensue.
224. I looked up to see the car bearing down on me, out of control.
225. A group of soldiers, under orders from the president, took control of the television station.
226. Police struggled to control the sudden surge forward by the demonstrators.
227. It's a poor teacher who can only control the class by roaring at the children.
228. The remote control allows you to change channel at the touch of a button.
229. You're going to have to learn to control your temper.
230. The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis.
231. The truck ran out of control and hit a house.
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232. I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him.
233. The driver lost control and the car careened down the hill.
234. Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.
235. His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control.
236. He had a terrible temper, and sometimes he would completely lose control.
237. The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.
238. The pilot was given clearance to land by air traffic control.
239. The owner's brother has been in practical control of the firm for years.
240. An event like this serves to remind us that we do not have control over nature.
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.