To control
Example: They control system operations carefully
Definition
"To control" means to exercise power or influence over something or someone, managing or directing its behavior, function, or course. It involves regulating or commanding actions to achieve a desired outcome, such as when they control system operations carefully.
Etymology
The verb "to control" originates from the Old French 'contreroller,' which meant to check or verify accounts, derived from 'contre' (against) and 'rolle' (roll or scroll). Originally, it referred to double-checking records, but over time it evolved to mean exercising authority or command. Did you know that "control" was once closely linked to accounting and record-keeping before gaining its broader meaning?
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"To control" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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