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• Sustantivo que denota el poder o la autoridad para dirigir, gobernar, regular o contener algo o a alguien, así como la acción de ejercer ese poder o la capacidad de dominio sobre una situación o un mecanismo.

A noun referring to the power or authority to manage, direct, regulate, or restrain something or someone.

1. Power to directB1formal

   The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

   Poder de control

   • The manager has full control over the project.
   • She lost control of the car on the icy road.
   • The government tightened control over the borders.

   Sinónimosauthoritycommanddirectiondominioninfluencemasterypowerrulesupervisionsway

   Antónimospowerlessnesssubjectionsubmissionsubordination

2. Restraint or limitationB1formal

   The ability to manage or limit something, such as emotions or actions.

   Control, contención

   • He struggled to maintain control of his temper.
   • The fire was brought under control by the firefighters.
   • She has good control over her spending habits.

   Sinónimoscheckconstraintcurblimitationreinrestraintrestrictionsuppression

   Antónimosabandonexcessindulgence

3. Mechanism or deviceB1formal

   A device or mechanism used to operate a machine or system.

   Mecanismo o dispositivo de control

   • The remote control for the TV is on the table.
   • The pilot adjusted the controls in the cockpit.
   • The volume control is located on the side of the speaker.

   Sinónimosbuttondialhandleknobleverpedalregulatorswitch

4. B2formalscientific

   A group or subject used in an experiment as a standard for comparison.

   Control (grupo de comparación)

   • The control group received a placebo instead of the drug.
   • Scientists compared the results to the control sample.
   • The experiment included a control to ensure accuracy.

   Sinónimosbaselinebenchmarkreferencestandard

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ejercer poder, influencia o dominio sobre algo o alguien, o para regular o dirigir un proceso.

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

1. A2formal

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

   controlar

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

   Sinónimosadministercommanddirectgovernleadmanageoverseeregulaterulesupervise

   Antónimosfollowobeysubmit

2. Regulate or limitB1formal

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

   Regular o limitar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbridlecheckcontaincurbdirectgovernlimitmanagemoderateregulaterestrainrestricttame

   Antónimosfreeignoreliberateneglectrelease

3. B1formal

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

   Verificar o comprobar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheckexamineinspecttestvalidateverify

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglecttrust