control

noun
UK: /kənˈtrəʊl/
US: /kənˈtroʊl/

  1. The power to direct or influence something.

    1. I have control of the TV remote. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government has strict control over immigration policies and border security. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device or mechanism used to regulate or operate a machine or process.

    1. This button is the control for the volume. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to sudden engine failure. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of managing or directing something.

    1. She needs to have control over her anger. [ ] [ ]
    2. Effective inventory control is crucial for minimizing storage costs and maximizing profits. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

influence power curb restrain rule govern management command direct dominate
control verb

  1. To have the power to direct or influence something.

    1. I can control my dog with a leash. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to control a larger share of the market through aggressive marketing. [ ] [ ]

  2. To restrain or keep in check.

    1. Try to control your breathing during the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police struggled to control the crowd after the concert ended abruptly. [ ] [ ]
control adjective

  1. Serving as a standard of comparison in a scientific experiment.

    1. This is a control sample for testing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The control group received a placebo while the experimental group received the actual medication. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "control" in English means: The power to direct or influence something., A device or mechanism used to regulate or operate a machine or process., The act of managing or directing something..

The phonetic transcription of "control" is /kənˈtrəʊl/ in British English and /kənˈtroʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "control": influence, power, curb, restrain, rule, govern, management, command, direct, dominate.

Example usage of "control": "I have control of the TV remote.". More examples on the page.