control
Translation
to manage, to direct, to command, to regulate
Examples
You need to control your dog.
You need to control your dog.
The government controls the economy.
The government controls the economy.
He couldn't control his anger.
He couldn't control his anger.
Grammar Patterns
to control ((sth./sb.)) to have power over (sth./sb.) The pilot controls the airplane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manage, direct, regulate; Antonyms: lose, free
Etymology
From Old French 'contreroller' (to check a duplicate register), from 'contre-' (against) and 'rolle' (roll, list).
Memory Tips
Think of a video game 'controller', which you use to 'control' the character on the screen.