ENGLISH
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control over sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the way something happens.


Examples
SIMPLE

The manager has full control over the daily schedule.

CONTEXTUAL

She struggled to maintain control over the noisy classroom, so she decided to change her teaching strategy.

COMPLEX

The government sought to exert greater control over the national economy by implementing strict new regulations on trade and banking.

Last updated April 22, 2026