v. 1 command, dominate, direct, steer, pilot, hold sway over, rule, exercise power or authority over, govern, manage, lead, conduct, be in control (of), call the tune, guide, oversee, supervise Does she really control the future of the company? 2 check, hold back or in check, curb, repress, contain Try to control yourself 3 suppress, put down, master, subdue, restrain, curb, manage They were totally unable to control the unruly teenagers
n. 4 command, direction, power, authority, leadership, management, guidance, supervision, oversight, charge; sway, rule, jurisdiction Turn control of the mission over to Mrs Beale The court is under the control of the State. 5 restraint, check, curb, mastery, command, dominance, domination You must get better control over your emotions 6 knob, button, dial, handle, lever, switch; device, mechanism This control opens the door to the safe