Definitions

1. noun

the power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events

“The government has control over the country’s economy.”

2. noun

a device or system that regulates or directs something

“The thermostat is a control for the house’s heating system.”

3. noun

a means of regulating or limiting something

“The brakes are a control on the car’s speed.”

4. verb

to direct or regulate the movement or action of something

“The pilot controls the plane’s descent.”

5. verb

to influence or direct people’s behavior

“The teacher tries to control the students’ behavior in the classroom.”

6. verb

to regulate or direct the flow of something

“The valve controls the flow of water into the pipe.”

7. verb

to keep or maintain something within certain limits

“The thermostat tries to control the room’s temperature.”