To take control



Example: They take control of situation

Definition


"To take control" means to assume command or authority over a situation, object, or group, often by actively managing or directing its course. It involves gaining power or influence to guide decisions and actions effectively.

Translations


  • tomar el control
  • de controle nemen
  • prendre el control
  • prendre le contrôle
  • kontrollieren

Etymology


The phrase "to take control" combines the verb "take," from Old English 'tacan,' meaning to grasp or seize, and the noun "control," derived from the Old French 'contrerole,' referring to a register or list used to verify accounts. Together, they suggest the act of seizing authority or the means to regulate something.