How to Pronounce "take control of"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ/ /ˈəv
TAYK kun-TROHL uhv
tˈeɪk/ /kəntɹˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv
TAYK kun-TROHL ov
Definition
To start directing or managing something, especially after someone else had been in charge; to get power over a situation, person, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /kənˈtɹoʊɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /kəntɹˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK kun-TROHL uhv
UK
TAYK kun-TROHL ov
Listen in Context
She wants to take control of the project.
The new manager will take control of the team next week.
You need to take control of your finances.
After the accident, he struggled to take control of his emotions.