control
Definition
- n. power to direct or determine
- n. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- n. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- n. the activity of managing or exerting control over something
Word forms
- Past participle
- controlled
- Present participle
- controlling
- Third person singular
- controls
- Past tense
- controlled
Example sentences
n.
The remote control for the TV is missing, so I can't change the channel.
vt.
She tried to control her anger during the meeting.
n.
The computer's control panel allows users to adjust the settings easily.