Control (Verb)
Meaning 1
Exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Call The Tune
- Wear The Trousers
- Rein In
- Direct
- Monopolise
- Deal
- Rein
- Maneuver
- Manoeuver
- Guide
- Care
- Point
- Handle
- Draw Rein
- Channelise
- Rule
- Internationalise
- Manoeuvre
- Master
- Channelize
- Becharm
- Head
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Meaning 2
Handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 4
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 6
Place under restrictions; limit access to by law; "this substance is controlled"; "that area is restricted to security personnel only".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 7
Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 8
Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 9
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.