Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

control

noun/verb
/kənˈtroʊl/
Definition
The power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.
Examples
  • She has complete control over the project.
  • He tried to control his anger during the meeting.
Meaning
Control refers to the ability to manage or regulate something, whether it is a person’s actions, a situation, or a physical object.
Synonyms
  • regulate
  • manage
  • dominate
  • supervise
  • command