Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing control, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(5)
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lose control
to no longer be able to manage a situation or restrain oneself
take control
to assume authority or command over a situation, organization, or process
control the situation
keep a situation under management so it does not get worse
gain control
to obtain authority or power over something that was previously unmanaged or held by another
maintain control
to keep authority or command over a situation despite pressure or challenges
Adjective + noun(7)
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full control
complete authority or power over something, with no limitations
remote control
a handheld device for operating an appliance from a distance; the act of operating something remotely
strict control
firm, rigorous supervision or authority, allowing little deviation
tight control
close, strict management or authority over something
centralized control
direction of activities from one main authority or decision-making point
numerical control
the operation of machinery through coded numerical instructions
predictive control
a method of directing a system by using forecasts of its future behavior