Hledat
to control
01
kontrolovat, řídit
to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done
Transitive: to control sth
Example
The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction.
The dictator aimed to control every aspect of the nation's governance.
1.1
ovládat, řídit
to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended
Transitive: to control a device or system
Example
She used the remote to control the television from across the room.
The pilot skillfully controlled the airplane during turbulent weather.
02
ovládat, řídit
to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits
Transitive: to control strength of something
Example
She took a deep breath to control her anger during the heated argument.
He tried to control his excitement when he heard the good news.
03
ovládat, řídit
to direct influence over someone or something, usually in one's advantage
Transitive: to control sb/sth
Example
The politician learned to control public opinion through strategic messaging.
He knew how to control the conversation to steer it in his favor.
04
ovládat, kontrolovat
to have a comprehensive understanding or expertise in a subject, enabling confident and proficient handling or management
Transitive: to control a subject
Example
She controlled the subject matter so well that she could answer any question with ease.
He controlled the intricacies of the software, making him an invaluable team member.
05
řídit, upravovat
to take care or ensure that something is done or achieved; to make certain of a specific outcome
Transitive: to control to do sth | to control that
Example
She controlled that all doors were locked before leaving the house.
He controlled to double-check his calculations to avoid any errors.
06
řídit, kontrolovat
to adjust or set up an experiment in a way that minimizes or removes the influence of certain variables
Transitive: to control for a variable
Example
They controlled for external factors to ensure that the results were accurate.
In the study, the researchers controlled for age and gender to focus on the impact of the drug.
07
řídit, regulovat
to impose restrictions or limitations on something, often by law, to regulate access or usage
Transitive: to control sth
Example
The government decided to control the sale of certain medications by requiring a prescription.
Authorities have implemented measures to control the access to sensitive information.
Control
01
kontrola, vláda
the power to manage or direct someone or something
Example
The government ’s control of the economy affects everyone.
She gained control of the conversation quickly.
1.1
řízení, ovládání
the capability to manage, direct, and handle the operation of a machine, vehicle, or other moving object effectively
Example
The driver maintained control of the vehicle despite the slippery road conditions.
She used the joystick to have precise control over the drone's movements.
02
kontrola, řízení
(physiology) the regulation or maintenance of a function, action, or reflex by the body to ensure proper functioning and response to stimuli
Example
The body 's control of blood sugar levels is critical for maintaining overall health.
The nervous system 's control of muscle contractions allows for coordinated movement.
03
kontrola, řízení
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
04
kontrola, referenční vzorek
someone or something that is used as a standard of comparison in a scientific experiment to evaluate the results
Example
In the experiment, the untreated plants served as the control to compare the effects of the new fertilizer.
By using a control, the researchers were able to isolate the variable they were testing.
05
controla, řídící moc
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
06
ovládání, kontrola
the ability to exercise restraint and discipline in one's personal behavior and social interactions
Example
Her control over her emotions during the stressful situation was admirable.
The athlete 's control in maintaining a strict training schedule paid off during the competition.
07
ovládání, kontrola
the expertise and high level of proficiency in a particular subject or activity, reflecting great skillfulness and knowledge
Example
Her control of the violin was evident in her flawless performance at the concert.
The chef 's control over culinary techniques made his dishes both inventive and delicious.
08
řízení, ovládání
a part of a machine that manages how it works
Example
The car 's climate control ensures a comfortable temperature inside the vehicle.
The remote control allows users to operate the television from a distance.
09
regulace, kontrola
the regulatory measures or policies implemented by a governing body to manage and stabilize economic factors such as prices, wages, and market activity
Example
The government implemented price control to prevent inflation during the economic crisis.
Wage control policies were introduced to maintain stability in the labor market.
10
kontrola, řízení
a syntactic relationship between two clauses where the subject of one clause determines the interpretation or reference of an element in the other clause
What is "control"?
Control refers to a grammatical relationship in which one noun or pronoun determines the meaning of another related element in a sentence. This often involves a noun controlling a pronoun, so that the pronoun clearly refers back to the noun. For example, in the sentence "The teacher wants her students to succeed," the noun "teacher" controls the pronoun "her," showing that "her" refers to the teacher. Understanding control helps clarify how words relate to each other, making sentences easier to understand.
Example
In the sentence " She promised to study hard, " the subject " she " controls the action of studying.
" John decided to leave early, " where " John " controls the interpretation of who is leaving early.
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