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Meanings of control in English

Portuguese
superioridade
Catalan
domini
Spanish
sometimiento

The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.

        superioridade
        Catalan
        domini
        Spanish
        dominio

        Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity.

              domini
              Portuguese
              descobrir
              Spanish
              asegurar

              Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.

                  descobrir
                  Portuguese
                  limitar
                  Catalan
                  limitar
                  Spanish
                  controlar

                  Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.

                        limitar
                        Synonyms
                        Examples for "hold"
                        Examples for "hold"
                        1
                        So far so good, but the situation couldn't hold stable for long.
                        The Reality Dysfunction
                        2
                        The other sector will hold GEMS' assets in Europe and north America.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        Ms Yingluck said she will hold new elections as soon as possible.
                        BBC
                        4
                        The main problem is not other countries wanting to hold EU referendums.
                        The Irish Times
                        5
                        However, pasteurization can be done at lower temperatures, given longer hold times.
                        Cooking for geeks: real science, great hacks, and good food
                        1
                        However, it did contain proposals covering 10 aspects of Dublin's transport crisis.
                        The Irish Times
                        2
                        The Irish Times debate: Should an EU treaty contain a social dimension?
                        The Irish Times
                        3
                        As a result, Whois entries may soon contain a lot less information.
                        Wired
                        4
                        The files he held in his hand simply didn't contain enough information.
                        Spiral
                        5
                        The narrator wonders: does language contain history the way plvwood contains flight?
                        The new yorker
                        1
                        Two workers suffered serious injuries, while another suffered moderate injuries, police said.
                        Reuters
                        2
                        Main outcome measure: The primary outcome measure was moderate to severe CP.
                        Pubmed
                        3
                        Partner alcohol use was also defined as light, moderate and high risk.
                        Pubmed
                        4
                        He made his house a meeting place for men of moderate opinion.
                        New york: the novel
                        5
                        However, some studies reported a moderate reduction or increase of the anticoagulation.
                        Pubmed
                        1
                        The International Energy Agency also said high prices could curb oil demand.
                        Reuters
                        2
                        However, they supported measures to curb both practices, the Transportation Department said.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        The government says it does not curb legitimate criticism or free speech.
                        Reuters
                        4
                        Several companies are overhauling policies to curb misinformation ahead of the vote.
                        Reuters
                        5
                        In Obama's view, China also needed urgently to curb its pollution levels.
                        The Guardian
                        1
                        The same feverish restlessness was taking hold in similar circles in Europe.
                        The 5000 year leap: a miracle that changed the world
                        2
                        CONVERSION Throughout the summer, Islamic State consolidated its hold in central Libya.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        It was a much easier opinion to hold in my previous body.
                        Turn coat
                        4
                        The ceasefire only began to take hold in reality in September 2015.
                        BBC
                        5
                        Early spring and a mysterious, swiftly spreading virus takes hold in England.
                        The Irish Times
                        Usage of control in English
                        1
                        Second, the Obama administration must continue to reform its export control rules.
                        Wired
                        2
                        Level of evidence: Level III study, It is a case control study.
                        Pubmed
                        3
                        Cost-effective interventions for weight control among the general population are therefore needed.
                        Pubmed
                        4
                        Stop current outbreak as soon as possible by implementing effective control measures.
                        Jamaica Observer
                        5
                        She said her government does not seek state control of this project.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        It will not help control the crisis but may worsen the situation.
                        Reuters
                        7
                        Arms control groups say nuclear overhaul plans simply need to be trimmed.
                        Reuters
                        8
                        Government forces have claimed full control over the area since mid-last year.
                        Reuters
                        9
                        A particularly relevant area of need for such research is tobacco control.
                        Pubmed
                        10
                        Chrysler said redundant control systems within the Jefferson North plant ensured quality.
                        Reuters
                        11
                        Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said the new rule emphasized local control.
                        Reuters
                        12
                        Long discussion of how the defense of Western Europe affects arms control.
                        The new yorker
                        13
                        The reality is he has lost control of his party on Europe.
                        The Guardian
                        14
                        Actions shall include improving energy efficiency, enforcing legislation and tightening control policies.
                        Pubmed
                        15
                        Conclusions: Tobacco control legislation will protect South Africans against tobacco sales promotions.
                        Pubmed
                        16
                        EU treaty changes to give the UK greater control over its borders.
                        The Guardian