control
1. power to direct or determine (Freq. 19)
- under control
• Hypernyms:
power, powerfulness
• Hyponyms:
authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance,
say-so, corporatism, hold, iron fist, rein
2. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another (Freq. 16)
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
• Hypernyms:
relation
3. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (Freq. 7)
- the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
- he had lost control of his sphincters
• Topics:
physiology
• Hypernyms:
bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
• Hyponyms:
motor control
4. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (Freq. 5)
- the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
• Syn:
control condition
• Hypernyms:
criterion, standard
• Part Holonyms:
experiment, experimentation
5. the activity of managing or exerting control over something (Freq. 5)
- the control of the mob by the police was admirable
• Hypernyms:
activity
• Hyponyms:
repression, crowd control, damage control, federalization, federalisation,
flight control, flood control, imperialism, regulation, regulating, internal control,
regularization, regularisation, possession, ownership, power trip, riot control,
riot control operation, grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension, steering,
steerage, guidance, direction, self-denial, self-discipline, self-control,
traffic control, price-fixing, restraint
6. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another (Freq. 4)
- her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
• Syn:
dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency
• Derivationally related forms:
ascendent (for: ascendency), ascendant (for: ascendancy), ascend (for: ascendancy), ascendent (for: ascendence), ascendant (for: ascendance), dominant (for: dominance), dominate (for: dominance)
• Hypernyms:
condition, status
• Hyponyms:
ascendant, ascendent, domination, mastery, supremacy,
predominance, predomination, prepotency, dominion, rule, regulation,
absolutism, tyranny, despotism, monopoly
7. discipline in personal and social activities (Freq. 3)
- he was a model of polite restraint
- she never lost control of herself
• Syn:
restraint
• Ant:
unrestraint (for: restraint)
• Hypernyms:
discipline
• Hyponyms:
self-restraint, temperateness, temperance, moderation, inhibition, continence
8. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (Freq. 2)
- a good command of French
• Syn:
command, mastery
• Derivationally related forms:
master (for: mastery)
• Hypernyms:
skillfulness
9. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (Freq. 1)
- the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
- I turned the controls over to her
• Syn:
controller
• Hypernyms:
mechanism
• Hyponyms:
cruise control, dial, disk controller, governor, regulator,
handwheel, joystick, switch, electric switch, electrical switch, valve
10. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
• Hypernyms:
spirit, disembodied spirit
11. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
- they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
• Hypernyms:
economic policy
• Hyponyms:
price control, ceiling, roof, cap, floor, base
1. exercise authoritative control or power over (Freq. 28)
- control the budget
- Command the military forces
• Syn:
command
• Derivationally related forms:
command (for: command), commandant (for: command), commander (for: command), controller
• Hyponyms:
preoccupy, steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre,
direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise,
hold one's own, manage, deal, care, handle, internationalize,
internationalise, hold, hold sway, govern, regiment, monopolize,
monopolise, harness, rein in, draw rein, rein, corner,
preside, dominate, master, charm, becharm, rule,
call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- Something ----s something
2. lessen the intensity of;
temper;
hold in restraint;
hold or keep within limits (Freq. 20)
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
• Syn:
hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
• Derivationally related forms:
moderation (for: moderate), curb (for: curb), check (for: check)
• Hypernyms:
restrain, keep, keep back, hold back
• Hyponyms:
restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound,
confine, throttle, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue,
conquer, curb, damp, mortify, crucify, deny,
deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat,
countercheck, counteract
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
3. handle and cause to function (Freq. 7)
- do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
- control the lever
• Syn:
operate
• Derivationally related forms:
operative (for: operate), operation (for: operate), operator (for: operate)
• Hypernyms:
manipulate
• Hyponyms:
synchronize, synchronise, dial, turn, submarine,
treadle, relay, gate, pedal, drive, fly,
aviate, pilot
• Verb Group:
master
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
4. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (Freq. 1)
- 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
• Syn:
manipulate, keep in line
• Derivationally related forms:
controller, manipulative (for: manipulate), manipulation (for: manipulate)
• Hypernyms:
interact
• Hyponyms:
tease, handle, ingratiate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
5. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
• Syn:
verify
• Topics:
science, scientific discipline
• Hypernyms:
test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay
• Verb Group:
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure,
ascertain, assure
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
6. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- control an account
• Derivationally related forms:
controller
• Topics:
archaism, archaicism
• Hypernyms:
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure,
ascertain, assure
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
7. be careful or certain to do something;
make certain of something
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
• Syn:
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure,
ascertain, assure
• Derivationally related forms:
check (for: check)
• Hypernyms:
verify
• Hyponyms:
proofread, proof, double-check, cross-check, cinch,
card, spot-check, cover
• Verb Group:
determine, check, find out, see, ascertain,
watch, learn, check off, mark, mark off, tick off,
tick, verify
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE (for: see)
8. have a firm understanding or knowledge of;
be on top of
- Do you control these data?
• Syn:
master
• Derivationally related forms:
master (for: master)
• Hypernyms:
know
• Hyponyms:
cinch
• Verb Group:
operate
• Entailment:
understand
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
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