control synonyms

control

n.

  1. The power to direct

    command, authority, direction, charge; see administration 1, command 2, government 1, power 2.

  2. Restraint

    check, curb, limitation, restriction; see restraint 1, 2.

  3. A device that regulates or controls; often plural

    instrument, control mechanism, switch, dial, knob, button, key, lever, handle, toggle switch, regulator, controller, governor, instrument panel, dashboard, keyboard, remote control; see also dial, regulator. See syn. study at power.

control

v.

  1. To hold in check

    constrain, master, repress; see check 2, command 2, restrain 1.

  2. To direct

    manage, regulate, guide, dominate; see advise 1, command 2, manage 1.

  3. To verify

    establish, test, experiment; see check 3, compare 2, examine 1, measure 1, verify. See syn. study at manage.

out of control

unmanageable, uncontrolled, uncontrollable, irrational; see unruly.

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