In control of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ/ /ˈəv
in kuhn-TROHL uhv
ˈɪn/ /kəntɹˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv
in kuhn-TROHL ov
Definition
Having the power, authority, or ability to direct, manage, or make decisions about someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with people, projects, situations, or emotions. Can describe both authority (e.g., 'in control of the company') and self-mastery ('in control of your feelings'). Common in both formal and informal contexts. Usually followed by 'of' + noun.
Spanish: al mando de - tener el control dePortuguese (BR): no comando de - no controle dePortuguese (PT): a controlar - ter controlo deChinese (Simplified): 掌控 - 控制Chinese (Traditional): 掌控 - 控制Hindi: के नियंत्रण मेंArabic: مسيطر على - متحكم فيBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণে - কর্তৃত্বেRussian: контролирует - владеет ситуациейJapanese: 〜をコントロールしている - 〜を支配しているVietnamese: kiểm soát - làm chủKorean: 통제하는 - 관리하는Turkish: kontrolünde - hakimUrdu: قابو میں - اختیار میںIndonesian: mengendalikan - menguasai
Example Sentences
She is in control of the classroom.
basic
Are you in control of your money?
basic
The manager is in control of the project.
basic
Even when life gets tough, she feels in control of her emotions.
natural
He likes to feel in control of situations at work.
natural
Don’t worry, everything is in control of the team.
natural