noun

 

power the power to make a person, organization, or object do what you want

The new teacher has no control over the class.

 

rule the power to rule or govern an area

Soldiers took control of the airport.

 

rule a rule or law that limits something

The government has introduced tighter immigration controls.

 

calm the ability to be calm

It took a lot of control to stop myself hitting him.

 

equipment a switch or piece of equipment that you use to operate a machine or vehicle

Where's the volume control on your stereo?

 

official place a place where something official, usually a document, is checked

passport/immigration control

 

verb

 

make sb do sth to make a person, organization, or object do what you want

A board of directors controls the company.

 

limit to limit the number, amount, or increase of something

Fire crews struggled to control the blaze.

 

rule to rule or govern an area

The whole area is controlled by rebel forces.

 

emotion to stop yourself expressing strong emotions or behaving in a silly way

He can't control his temper.