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, …

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To control is to dominate or command something or someone, as in Tomas showed excellent control of his hand several weeks after his surgery. As a noun, control can refer to the act of controlling, as in I …

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.

To have control is to have the power to run something in an orderly way. A skillful teacher maintains control over students who might otherwise waste time or be disruptive.

Mechanical Engineering controls, [plural] an arrangement of devices, such as switches, for regulating or directing the operation of a machine: The controls are easy to understand and within easy reach of …

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 …

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 …

Controls are the methods that a government uses to restrict increases, for example in prices, wages, or weapons. Critics question whether price controls would do any good. Their talks are expected to …

Synonyms for CONTROLS: controllers, regulators, switches, actuators, levers, buttons, knobs, selectors; Antonyms of CONTROLS: weaknesses, impotences, impotencies, loses, liberates, …