control
What is the Definition of control?
Noun:
- power to direct or determine
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group)
- (physiology)
- a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- discipline in personal and social activities
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
Verb:
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- handle and cause to function
- maintain influence over (others or oneself)
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment)
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
How can I use control in a sentence?
By the time he was allowed out of his cupboard again, the summer holidays had started and Dudley had already broken his new video camera, crashed his remote control airplane, and, first time out on his racing bike, knocked down old Mrs. Figg as she crossed Privet Drive on her crutches.
He was going to smash right into that barrier and then he would be in trouble — leaning forward on his cart, he broke into a heavy run — the barrier was coming nearer and nearer — he would not be able to stop — the cart was out of control — he was a foot away — he closed his eyes ready for the crash — It did not come he kept on running he opened his eyes.
At that moment the telephone rang and Aunt Petunia went to answer it while Harry and Uncle Vernon watched Dudley unwrap the racing bike, a video camera, a remote control airplane, sixteen new computer games, and a VCR.
Harry tried to turn back toward the Gryffindor goal-posts — he had half a mind to ask Wood to call time-out — and then he realized that his broom was completely out of his control.
Parents try to control their children’s screen time to prevent overuse of electronic devices. - Родители стараются контролировать экранное время своих детей, чтобы предотвратить чрезмерное использование электронных устройств.
Other meanings of control (synonyms, cognates).
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| control data |
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| control flow |
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| control panel |
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| control point |
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| control program |
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| control room |
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| control routine |
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| control storage |
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| control structure |
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| control system |
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| control terminal |
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| control total |
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| control transfer |
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| control unit |
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| controllable |
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| controlled |
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| controlled economy |
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| controller |
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| controlling |
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| controlling account |
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