control

Sense 1 noun

power to direct or determine

under control

Sense 2 verb

exercise authoritative control or power over

control the budget

Sense 3 noun

a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

measures for the control of disease

Sense 4 verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

moderate your alcohol intake

Sense 5 noun

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired

Sense 6 verb

handle and cause to function

do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol

Sense 7 noun

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

Sense 8 verb

control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

She manipulates her boss

Sense 9 noun

the activity of managing or exerting control over something

the control of the mob by the police was admirable

Sense 10 verb

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

Are you controlling for the temperature?

Sense 11 noun

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

Sense 12 verb

verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

control an account

Sense 13 noun

discipline in personal and social activities

he was a model of polite restraint

Sense 14 verb

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

He verified that the valves were closed

Sense 15 noun

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

a good command of French

Sense 16 verb

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

Do you control these data?

Sense 17 noun

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly

Sense 18 noun

a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

Sense 19 noun

the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls