To have control
Example: They have control over the process
Definition
"To have control" means to possess the power or authority to influence, direct, or manage a situation, object, or process. For example, when someone "has control" over a task, they are able to determine its outcome or regulate its functioning effectively.
Translations
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controlar -
de controle hebben -
controlar -
contrôler -
kontrollieren
Etymology
The phrase "to have control" combines the verb "have," originating from Old English 'habban,' meaning to hold or possess, with "control," which comes from the Old French 'contrerole,' meaning a duplicate register or check. Did you know? The word "control" originally referred to a written record used to verify accounts before it evolved to mean exercising power or authority.
