control
kuhn trohl
- n power to direct or determine
under control - n 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 - n (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 - n 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 - n the activity of managing or exerting control over something
the control of the mob by the police was admirable - n the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- n discipline in personal and social activities
she never lost control of herself - n great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- n 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 - n a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- n the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls - v exercise authoritative control or power over
control the budget - v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
control your anger - v handle and cause to function
control the lever - v control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up - v check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Are you controlling for the temperature? - v verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
control an account - v be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
control the quality of the product - v have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?
- Researchers say that hormonal birth control for men is as possible and safe as the Pill for women, but the pharmaceutical industry says there's no market.
- Her crusade to legalize birth control spurred the movement for women's liberation.
- She is Christian and pro-life, but also a supporter of birth control: she's a member of Feminists For Life (FFL), an anti-abortion, pro-contraception organization.