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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241. The whole of this area came under Soviet control after World War II.
242. Free speech is being gradually eroded year after year by new tentacles of government control.
243. The Russians had to dive-bomb the cities to regain control.
244. The remote control allows you to switch easily between TV channels.
245. The movement of the dot on the screen corresponds exactly with the movement of the control lever.
246. There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation.
247. The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.sentencedict .com
248. There was one caveat: he was not to enter into a merger or otherwise weaken the Roche family's control of the firm.
249. The prime minister must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control of his government.
250. Our new teacher's a bit of a joke - he can't even control the class.
251. Many politicians are more concerned with power and control than with the good of the people.
252. The Johnson family has effective control of the company, owning almost 60% of the shares.
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.