control implies a regulating or restraining in order to keep within bounds or on a course. direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation. power, authority, jurisdiction, …

The Chicago-based holding company controls a global network of advertising and public relations agencies. Within five years the tech firm controlled 60% of the European market.

A device or mechanism for operating or regulating a car, aircraft, etc.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

If you are at the controls, you are controlling a vehicle. The copilot was at the controls when the plane landed. The effects of the drug were clear when the test group was compared with the control group. …

To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; direct: The majority party controls the legislative agenda. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. To adjust to a requirement; regulate: rules that control trading …

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6 days ago · control (countable and uncountable, plural controls) (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something. The government has complete control over the situation. The method …

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control of somebody/something The party expects to gain control of the council in the next election. Militants have taken control of the town. The Democrats have lost control of Congress. A military …

Artists like to have some control over where their works are hung in a gallery. She’s a good teacher who has control of her class. Students are encouraged to take control of their own learning, rather than …