control

power to direct or determine

“under control”

a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

“measures for the control of disease”

“they instituted controls over drinking on campus”

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”

“he had lost control of his sphincters”

a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

“the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw”

the activity of managing or exerting control over something

“the control of the mob by the police was admirable”

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

“her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her”

exercise authoritative control or power over

“control the budget”

“Command the military forces”

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

“moderate your alcohol intake”

“hold your tongue”

“hold your temper”

“control your anger”

handle and cause to function

“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”

“control the lever”

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

“She manipulates her boss”

“She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up”

“The teacher knew how to keep the class in line”

“she keeps in line”

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

“Are you controlling for the temperature?”

place under restrictions; limit access to by law

“this substance is controlled”

“that area is restricted to security personnel only”