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Control Meaning, Examples & Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：operate or manage (control)

control 🔊

/kənˈtrəʊl/

n. & v.

To make something work or happen the way you want.

Hand holding controller operating a screen device

operate or manage 🔊

➕

/ˈɒpəreɪt ɔːr ˈmænɪdʒ/

n. & v.

To have power over or direct the functioning of something, such as a machine or system.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Latin 'contra' (against) + 'rotulus' (roll) = 'counter-roll' for account checking.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'control' lever you pull to 'roll' the machine against your will.

📖 Example

She used the remote to control the TV from across the room. 🔊 She used the remote to operate the TV from across the room.

🔗 Collocations

in control – having the power to direct something

control panel – a surface containing switches and dials for operating a machine

under control – being managed successfully

🔄 Synonyms

manage (v.) – to be in charge of or handle something

operate (v.) – to control the functioning of a machine or system

regulate (v.) – to control or maintain a certain level or rate

🚫 Antonyms

surrender (v.) – to give up control or power

lose (v.) – to cease to have control over something

🌱 Derivatives

controller (n.) – a person or device that controls something

controllable (adj.) – able to be controlled

uncontrollable (adj.) – not able to be controlled

📖 Cultural Story

In medieval France, 'contre-rolle' was a duplicate ledger used to verify tax records, evolving into the English 'control' meaning to check and direct.

Meaning 2：restrain oneself (control)

control 🔊

/kənˈtrəʊl/

n. & v.

To stop yourself from doing something you want to do, because it's not good for you or others.

Calm person restraining emotions with deep breath

restrain oneself 🔊

➕

/rɪˈstreɪn wʌnˈself/

n. & v.

To keep one's own desires or impulses in check, especially for health or ethical reasons.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He's trying to control his sugar intake for better health. 🔊 He's trying to control his sugar intake for better health.

🔗 Collocations

self-control – the ability to restrain one's own emotions and desires

control one's temper – to keep from getting angry

control one's appetite – to limit the amount of food one eats

🔄 Synonyms

restrain (v.) – to hold back or keep under control

curb (v.) – to restrain or control something that is harmful

inhibit (v.) – to restrain or prevent an action or behavior

🚫 Antonyms

indulge (v.) – to allow oneself to enjoy something without restraint

release (v.) – to let something free from control

🌱 Derivatives

controller (n.) – a person or device that controls something

controllable (adj.) – able to be controlled

uncontrollable (adj.) – not able to be controlled