in control

adjective
UK: /ɪn kənˈtrəʊl/
US: /ɪn kənˈtroʊl/

  1. Having the power to direct or manage something; able to determine the outcome.

    1. I am in control now, so listen to me.
    2. She felt in control after making the difficult decision, and it helped her relax.

  2. Managing your emotions or behavior; not being influenced by strong feelings.

    1. Stay in control, don't get angry.
    2. Even when provoked, she remained in control and responded calmly and thoughtfully.

Synonyms

dominant commanding self-possessed composed
in control idiom

  1. To be the person who is directing an activity or organization.

    1. I want to be in control of the project.
    2. The manager needed to be in control to ensure the team met the deadline.

  2. To manage emotions or actions and not allow them to affect your behavior.

    1. Try to stay in control of your anger.
    2. Despite the frustrating situation, he tried to stay in control of his emotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in control" in English means: Having the power to direct or manage something; able to determine the outcome., Managing your emotions or behavior; not being influenced by strong feelings..

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

Synonyms for "in control": dominant, commanding, self-possessed, composed.

Example usage of "in control": "I am in control now, so listen to me.". More examples on the page.