control

US /kənˈtrol/

UK /kən'trəʊl/

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noun

  • A device designed to operate a machine
  • Participant in experiment that is left untouched
  • Act to dominate or command; make manageable
  • A law limiting the growth or spread of something
  • A place which overseas or manages e.g. a factory

verb

  • To direct or influence the behavior of something

Examples

Weeds should be kept under strict control.

Everything is under control The department was under the control of Bryce Thompson.