control implies a regulating or restraining in order to keep within bounds or on a course. direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation. power, authority, jurisdiction, …

The hierarchy of controls is a method of identifying and ranking safeguards to protect workers from hazards. They are arranged from the most to least effective and include elimination, substitution, …

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To control is to dominate or command something or someone, as in Tomas showed excellent control of his hand several weeks after his surgery. As a noun, control can refer to the act of controlling, as in I …

The plant was updated with new control panels for its industrial machinery. Investigators are still trying to determine who was at the controls when the company jet crashed.

To have control is to have the power to run something in an orderly way. A skillful teacher maintains control over students who might otherwise waste time or be disruptive. A control can also be a …

control of somebody/something The party expects to gain control of the council in the next election. Militants have taken control of the town. The Democrats have lost control of Congress. A military …

To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; direct: The majority party controls the legislative agenda. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. To adjust to a requirement; regulate: rules that control trading …

If you are at the controls, you are controlling a vehicle. The copilot was at the controls when the plane landed. The effects of the drug were clear when the test group was compared with the control group. …

A control is a device such as a switch or lever which you use in order to operate a machine or other piece of equipment. I practiced operating the controls.