English to English
noun
- power to direct or determine
Under control.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (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.
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- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
The control of the mob by the police was admirable.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
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- discipline in personal and social activities
He was a model of polite restraint.
She never lost control of herself.
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- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
A good command of French.
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- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly.
I turned the controls over to her.
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- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
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- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
They wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls.
source: WordNet 3.0
- A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.
source: Webster 1913
- The complete apparatus used to control a mechanism or machine in operation, as a flying machine in flight;
source: Webster 1913
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
Control the budget.
Command the military forces.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
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- handle and cause to function
Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol.
Control the lever.
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- control (others or oneself) or influence 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.
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- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Are you controlling for the temperature?.
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- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
Control an account.
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- 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.
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- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To check by a counter register or duplicate account; to prove by counter statements; to confute.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [contról] Panugpô; pangpigil
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [contról] Sumugpô; sugpuin; pigilin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
