control

/kənˈtroʊl/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To have the power to make something do what you want.

💡 "Control" means to have power over something.

Example Sentences

Can you control the music volume , please ?

I control the TV with a remote every evening .

I control the TV with a small remote .

Word in Context

I am in the living room and I control the lights with my phone . I can make the lights bright or low so the room feels nice . My cat sits on the sofa and watches me . Tonight I will watch a movie and I will make the lights low .

Common Phrases

control something control a situation

Synonyms

Related Words

Never forget "control"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every A2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

From App StoreDownload

From Google PlayDownload