In control Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ
in kuhn-TROHL
ˈɪn/ /kəntɹˈəʊl
in kuhn-TROHL
Definition
Having the power to direct or manage something; able to handle a situation or emotions calmly and with authority.
Usage & Nuances
'In control' is often used to describe someone's composure during stressful situations or their authority over a process. Common phrases: 'stay in control,' 'be in control of,' 'lose control' (the opposite). Used both for people and abstract situations (e.g., 'in control of your emotions').
Spanish: tener el control - controlarPortuguese (BR): no controle - estar no comandoPortuguese (PT): no controlo - estar ao comandoChinese (Simplified): 掌控 - 控制住Chinese (Traditional): 掌控 - 控制住Hindi: नियंत्रण मेंArabic: تحت السيطرةBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণে - নিয়ন্ত্রণাধীনRussian: под контролемJapanese: コントロールしている - 支配しているVietnamese: kiểm soát - làm chủKorean: 통제하다 - 지배하다Turkish: kontrol altındaUrdu: قابو میں - اختیار میںIndonesian: mengendalikan - terkendali
Example Sentences
She is always in control during meetings.
basic
Try to stay in control of your emotions.
basic
He felt in control after finishing his training.
basic
Even when things get stressful, she manages to stay in control.
natural
Don’t worry, everything is in control now.
natural
If you’re not in control, let someone else take over.
natural