English · Common Verbs
control
/kənˈtrəʊl/
[/kənˈtrəʊl/]
direct or manage
Intermediateverb
Definition
To have power over something and decide how it behaves or happens.
Example
Pilots are trained to stay calm and control the plane even in bad weather.
Pilots are trained to stay calm and control the plane even in bad weather.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'contreroller' (to keep a copy of a roll of accounts).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for power, machines, emotions, and management.