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to control
01
controlar
to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done
Transitive: to control sth
Ejemplos
As a parent, it 's important to guide and control your child's behavior.
Como padre, es importante guiar y controlar el comportamiento de su hijo.
1.1
controlar, manejar
to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended
Transitive: to control a device or system
Ejemplos
Engineers designed the software to control the robotic arm with precision.
Los ingenieros diseñaron el software para controlar el brazo robótico con precisión.
02
controlar, dominar
to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits
Transitive: to control strength of something
Ejemplos
The government implemented measures to control the spread of the virus.
El gobierno implementó medidas para controlar la propagación del virus.
03
controlar, dominar
to direct influence over someone or something, usually in one's advantage
Transitive: to control sb/sth
Ejemplos
She controlled the situation with ease, ensuring the outcome aligned with her interests.
Ella controló la situación con facilidad, asegurando que el resultado se alineara con sus intereses.
04
dominar, controlar
to have a comprehensive understanding or expertise in a subject, enabling confident and proficient handling or management
Transitive: to control a subject
Ejemplos
The chef controlled every aspect of the kitchen, ensuring each dish was perfect.
El chef controlaba cada aspecto de la cocina, asegurando que cada plato fuera perfecto.
05
controlar, asegurar
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
Ejemplos
The manager controlled that the team met their deadlines for the project.
El gerente controló que el equipo cumpliera con los plazos del proyecto.
06
controlar, ajustar
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
Ejemplos
In the study, they controlled for the participants' prior experience with the task to avoid bias.
En el estudio, controlaron la experiencia previa de los participantes con la tarea para evitar sesgos.
07
controlar, regular
to impose restrictions or limitations on something, often by law, to regulate access or usage
Transitive: to control sth
Ejemplos
The new policy aims to control the number of fishing licenses issued each year to prevent overfishing.
La nueva política tiene como objetivo controlar el número de licencias de pesca emitidas cada año para evitar la sobrepesca.
Control
01
control, dominio
the power to manage or direct someone or something
Ejemplos
He kept control of his emotions throughout the interview.
Mantuvo el control de sus emociones durante toda la entrevista.
1.1
control, dominio
the capability to manage, direct, and handle the operation of a machine, vehicle, or other moving object effectively
Ejemplos
The pilot 's control of the aircraft ensured a smooth and safe landing.
El control del piloto sobre la aeronave aseguró un aterrizaje suave y seguro.
02
control
(physiology) the regulation or maintenance of a function, action, or reflex by the body to ensure proper functioning and response to stimuli
Ejemplos
The brain 's control of breathing rate adapts to different levels of physical activity.
El control del cerebro sobre la frecuencia respiratoria se adapta a diferentes niveles de actividad física.
03
control, testigo
someone or something that is used as a standard of comparison in a scientific experiment to evaluate the results
Ejemplos
In scientific research, having a reliable control is essential for drawing accurate conclusions.
En la investigación científica, tener un control confiable es esencial para sacar conclusiones precisas.
04
a condition in which one person or group exercises power or dominance over another
Ejemplos
The manager lost control of the team during the crisis.
05
control, dominio
the ability to exercise restraint and discipline in one's personal behavior and social interactions
Ejemplos
The meditation practices helped him gain better control over his thoughts and actions.
Las prácticas de meditación le ayudaron a obtener un mejor control sobre sus pensamientos y acciones.
06
dominio, control
the expertise and high level of proficiency in a particular subject or activity, reflecting great skillfulness and knowledge
Ejemplos
His control of the language allowed him to write beautifully crafted poetry.
Su dominio del idioma le permitió escribir poesía bellamente elaborada.
07
control, mando
a part of a machine that manages how it works
Ejemplos
The pilot adjusted the flight control to navigate through the turbulent weather.
El piloto ajustó el control de vuelo para navegar a través del clima turbulento.
08
control
the regulatory measures or policies implemented by a governing body to manage and stabilize economic factors such as prices, wages, and market activity
Ejemplos
Rent control measures were enacted to ensure affordable housing for low-income families.
Se promulgaron medidas de control de alquileres para garantizar viviendas asequibles para familias de bajos ingresos.
09
control, dominio
a syntactic relationship between two clauses where the subject of one clause determines the interpretation or reference of an element in the other clause
Ejemplos
In " They hoped to win the match, " the subject " they " controls the reference to the action of winning.
En "Esperaban ganar el partido", el sujeto "ellos" controla la referencia a la acción de ganar.
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