control :exercise authoritative control or power over
control the budget|Command the military forces
control :a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
measures for the control of disease|they instituted controls over drinking on campus
control :lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake|hold your tongue|hold your temper|control your anger
control :(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired|he had lost control of his sphincters
control :handle and cause to function
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol|control the lever
control :a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
control :maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She manipulates her boss|She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up|The teacher knew how to keep the class in line|she keeps in line