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, …

CONTROL definition: to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate: command. See examples of control used in a sentence.

The Chicago-based holding company controls a global network of advertising and public relations agencies. Within five years the tech firm controlled 60% of the European market.

1 day ago · control (third-person singular simple present controls, present participle controlling, simple past and past participle controlled) (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the …

Some common synonyms of control are authority, command, dominion, jurisdiction, power, and sway. While all these words mean "the right to govern or rule or determine," control stresses the power to …

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A device or mechanism for operating or regulating a car, aircraft, etc.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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 …

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.

(Definition of controls from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)