controlling

Describes a person who tries to control situations or other people's behavior, often in an excessive or domineering way.

ruОписывает человека, который пытается контролировать ситуации или поведение других людей, часто чрезмерно или властно.esDescribe a una persona que intenta controlar situaciones o el comportamiento de otros, a menudo de manera excesiva o autoritaria.frDécrit une personne qui cherche à contrôler les situations ou le comportement des autres, souvent de manière excessive ou autoritaire.deBeschreibt eine Person, die Situationen oder das Verhalten anderer kontrollieren will, oft übermäßig oder herrschsüchtig.ptDescreve uma pessoa que tenta controlar situações ou o comportamento dos outros, frequentemente de forma excessiva ou autoritária.zh形容一个人试图控制他人或局势，常带有过度或专横的意味；也可指具有控制作用的。arيصف شخصًا يحاول السيطرة على المواقف أو سلوك الآخرين، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بشكل مفرط أو متسلط. ويشير أيضًا إلى الشيء أو العامل الذي يمارس التحكم أو التأثير المهيمن.

1. Having the power to influence or direct B2 formal

   Able to control or determine policy, behavior, or outcomes.

   • The controlling shareholder made all major decisions for the company.
   • She has a controlling interest in the business.
   • The committee is the controlling body for the organization.

   ruКонтролирующийescontrolador, que controlafrqui contrôle / qui a le contrôledekontrollierendptControladorzh控制性的arالمتحكِّم

   Synonyms: authoritativecommandingdirectingdominantgoverninginfluentialregulatory

   Antonyms: helplesspowerlesssubmissiveyielding

2. Tending to dominate others B2 informal

   Describing a person who tries to dominate or dictate the actions of others.

   • He is very controlling in their relationship.
   • Her controlling behavior pushed her friends away.
   • A controlling boss can make the workplace stressful.

   ruКонтролирующийescontroladorfrContrôlant (qui cherche à dominer)deKontrollierendptControladorzh控制欲强的arمُتَسَلِّط

   Synonyms: authoritariandictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousmanipulativeoverbearingpushytyrannical

   Antonyms: compliantpermissivesubmissiveyielding

• more controlling comparative form
• most controlling superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of exercising authority, influence, or power over something or someone, or to regulate or manage a process.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по осуществлению власти, влияния или контроля над чем-либо или кем-либо, или для регулирования или управления процессом.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ejercer poder, influencia o dominio sobre algo o alguien, o para regular o dirigir un proceso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une autorité, une influence ou un pouvoir sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou pour réguler, gérer ou maîtriser un processus.deVerb, das die Ausübung von Macht, Einfluss oder Kontrolle über etwas oder jemanden bezeichnet oder das Regeln bzw. Steuern eines Prozesses.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de exercer poder, influência ou domínio sobre algo ou alguém, ou de regular e gerenciar um processo.zh表示对某人或某事物行使权力、影响或控制，或对过程进行调节、管理的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ممارسة السلطة أو التأثير أو السيطرة على شيء أو شخص، أو لتنظيم عملية أو إدارتها أو ضبطها.

1. Manage or direct A2 formal

   To have power over something or someone; to manage or direct.

   • She controls the entire production process.
   • The pilot controls the aircraft from the cockpit.
   • He controls his emotions well under pressure.

   ruУправлятьescontrolarfrcontrôler, maîtriser, dirigerdeKontrollierenptControlarzh控制arالتحكم

   Synonyms: administercommanddirectgovernleadmanageoverseeregulaterulesupervise

   Antonyms: followobeysubmit

2. Regulate or limit B1 formal

   To limit or regulate something, such as a process or behavior.

   • The government controls the amount of pollution from factories.
   • You need to control your spending to save money.
   • The thermostat controls the temperature in the room.

   ruКонтролироватьesRegular o limitarfrcontrôler, régulerdeKontrollierenptControlarzh控制arالتَّحَكُّم

   Synonyms: bridlecheckcontaincurbdirectgovernlimitmanagemoderateregulaterestrainrestricttame

   Antonyms: freeignoreliberateneglectrelease

3. Check or verify B1 formal

   To check or verify something to ensure it is correct or safe.

   • The technician controls the quality of the products.
   • We need to control the data for any errors.
   • The police controlled the crowd to prevent accidents.

   ruПроверятьesVerificar o comprobarfrcontrôler, vérifierdeÜberprüfenptVerificarzh检查arالتحقق

   Synonyms: checkexamineinspecttestvalidateverify

   Antonyms: disregardignoreneglecttrust

• controlled past participle
• controlled past simple
• controlling present participle
• controls third person singular