control
US /kənˈtrol/
・UK /kən'trəʊl/
A1
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.