Idiom idiom
control over sb/sth
Meaning
the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the way something happens.
Examples
“The manager has full control over the daily schedule.”
“She struggled to maintain control over the noisy classroom, so she decided to change her teaching strategy.”
“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