control — to have power over something or someone; to make something happen in the way you want
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have power over something or someone; to make something happen in the way you want
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtroʊl/
Example Sentences
- My mom has full control over the TV remote - good luck watching anything fun!
- The government needs to control inflation to stabilize the economy.
- I tried to control my diet, but the chocolate cake controlled me instead.
control
VERB[/kənˈtroʊl/]
to have power over something or someone; to make something happen in the way you want
A driver firmly controls the steering wheel to keep the car steady on the road.
Grab control before chaos takes its toll, or lose it all as everything unrolls.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'controle' meaning 'a check or verification,' derived from Medieval Latin 'contrarotulus' (a counter-roll used for checking accounts), combining 'contra-' (against) and 'rotulus' (roll or list).
Breakdown
contra- (against) + rolle/rotulus (roll/list) = control (a check against; to verify and manage)
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📝Examples
“My mom has full control over the TV remote - good luck watching anything fun!”
“The government needs to control inflation to stabilize the economy.”
“I tried to control my diet, but the chocolate cake controlled me instead.”
“Traffic lights help control the flow of vehicles at intersections.”
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