n. 25B6; noun
China retained control over the region : JURISDICTION, sway, power, authority, command, dominance, government, mastery, leadership, rule, sovereignty, supremacy, ascendancy; charge, management, direction, supervision, superintendence.
strict import controls : RESTRAINT, constraint, limitation, restriction, check, curb, brake, rein; regulation.
her control deserted her : SELF-CONTROL, self-restraint, self-possession, composure, calmness; informal cool.
easy-to-use controls : SWITCH, knob, button, dial, handle, lever.
mission control : HEADQUARTERS, HQ, base, centre of operations, command post.
25B6; verb
one family had controlled the company since its formation : BE IN CHARGE OF, run, manage, direct, administer, head, preside over, supervise, superintend, steer; command, rule, govern, lead, dominate, hold sway over, be at the helm; informal head up, be in the driving seat, run the show.
she struggled to control her temper : RESTRAIN, keep in check, curb, check, contain, hold back, bridle, rein in, suppress, repress, master.
public spending was controlled : LIMIT, restrict, curb, cap, constrain; informal put the brakes on.