in control of

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

  1. Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or command.

    1. She is in control of the project now.
    2. The manager is in control of all the company's finances.

  2. Being responsible for something and having the authority to make decisions about it.

    1. He is in control of his own destiny.
    2. The government is in control of the country's economic policy.

  3. Having mastered one's emotions or actions; self-possessed.

    1. I am in control of my anger.
    2. Even under pressure, she was in control of her emotions.

Synonyms

governing commanding at the helm ruling in charge of
in control of verb

  1. To have authority or power over something or someone.

    1. I want to be in control of my life.
    2. They fought to be in control of the territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in control of" in English means: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or command., Being responsible for something and having the authority to make decisions about it., Having mastered one's emotions or actions; self-possessed..

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

Synonyms for "in control of": governing, commanding, at the helm, ruling, in charge of.

Example usage of "in control of": "She is in control of the project now.". More examples on the page.