control

1. noun

1)

China retained control over the region

Syn:

jurisdiction, sway, power, authority, command, dominance, government, mastery, leadership, rule, sovereignty, supremacy, ascendancy; charge, management, direction, supervision, superintendence

2)

strict import controls

Syn:

restraint, constraint, limitation, restriction, check, curb, brake, rein; regulation

3)

her control deserted her

Syn:

self-control, self-restraint, self-possession, composure, calmness; informal cool

4)

easy-to-use controls

Syn:

switch, knob, button, dial, handle, lever

5)

mission control

Syn:

headquarters, HQ, base, center of operations, command post, nerve center

2. verb

1)

one family had controlled the company since its formation

Syn:

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 driver's seat, run the show

2)

she struggled to control her temper

Syn:

restrain, keep in check, curb, check, contain, hold back, bridle, rein in, suppress, repress, master

3)

public spending was controlled

Syn:

limit, restrict, curb, cap, constrain; informal put the brakes on