English

control

kənˈtroʊl, kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl, kənˈtɹəʊl
Meaning: to order, limit, or rule something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl, kənˈtɹəʊl

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base control
3rd person singular present controls
Present participle controlling
Past controlled
Will future will control
Going-to future going to control
Imperative negative don't control / do not control

Example sentences

You must learn to control your temper.
You must learn to control your temper.
The government is trying to control inflation to stabilize the economy.
The government is trying to control inflation to stabilize the economy.
He needs to learn how to control his temper.
He needs to learn how to control his temper.
The central bank decided to tighten monetary policy to control inflation.
The central bank decided to tighten monetary policy to control inflation.
Firefighters struggled to control the blaze in the warehouse.
Firefighters struggled to control the blaze in the warehouse.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for managing emotions, machines, or people. It implies exercising influence or authority over something to ensure it behaves as desired.

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