control (EN)

verb, noun, noun

verb “control”

1. to have power over something or someone and be able to direct their actions or behavior
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   She controls the volume of the music with her phone.
2. to keep something from becoming too high or excessive
   To stay healthy, she controls her sugar intake.
3. to keep yourself calm, even when you are upset or angry
   Despite the frustration, she controlled herself and spoke calmly.
4. to set up an experiment in a way that minimizes the impact of outside variables
   In their study on diet and heart health, the researchers controlled for age and exercise habits to isolate the effects of food intake.

noun “control”

1. the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events
   She lost control of the car on the icy road.
2. the device or mechanism used to operate equipment, machines, or systems
   To adjust the volume, simply turn the volume control on the radio to the right.
3. the ability to manage one's actions, feelings, or emotions
   She practiced deep breathing exercises to maintain control during the speech.
4. measures or actions taken to protect against threats, reduce danger, or fix weaknesses
   Implementing strong password controls is essential for protecting our network from unauthorized access.
5. a standard against which the results of a test are compared
   In the study on the new diet's effectiveness, the control was fed a standard diet to compare results.

noun “control”

1. a button on a computer keyboard, shortened as Ctrl, used for special computer commands
   To copy text, press Control and the letter C at the same time.