CEFR B1

controlled

verb

Meaning

To have power over someone or something and to make them behave in a particular way.

Examples

She was accused of controlling her employees through fear.
The government tried to control the spread of the disease.

Synonyms: manage, govern, regulate, direct, command

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controlled (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈtrəʊld/

Definition

To have power over someone or something and to make them behave in a particular way.

Examples

She was accused of controlling her employees through fear.
The government tried to control the spread of the disease.
He lost control of the car and crashed.

How to Use controlled

control over (prepositional phrase): To have power or influence on someone or something. — "The dictator maintained control over the country for decades."
in control (idiom): Having the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. — "She felt completely in control of her life after quitting her job."
lose control (idiom): To stop being able to manage a situation or one's own feelings. — "The driver lost control of the car on the icy road."
under control (idiom): Being managed or regulated effectively. — "The fire was quickly brought under control by the firefighters."

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