controls
Translation
controls, dials, levers, regulations
Examples
The pilot checked the controls before take-off.
The pilot checked the controls before take-off.
The government introduced new price controls.
The government introduced new price controls.
Grammar Patterns
the controls ((of sth.)) the controls of the aircraft
((type of)) controls price controls
Similar Words
Synonyms: instruments, dials, regulations, restrictions
Etymology
The plural form of the noun 'control'. Used to refer to a set of devices or regulations.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'controls' on a machine (buttons, levers) or the 'controls' a government imposes (rules, laws).