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[kən'trəul] 1. noun1) (the right of directing or of giving orders; power or authority: She has control over all the decisions in that department; She has no control over that dog.) stjórn2) (the act of holding back or restraining: control of prices; I know you're angry but you must not lose control (of yourself).) hafa stjórn á3) ((often in plural) a lever, button etc which operates (a machine etc): The clutch and accelerator are foot controls in a car.) stjórntæki4) (a point or place at which an inspection takes place: passport control.) (vegabréfs)skoðun2. verb1) (to direct or guide; to have power or authority over: The captain controls the whole ship; Control your dog!) stjórna; hafa hemil á2) (to hold back; to restrain (oneself or one's emotions etc): Control yourself!) halda aftur af3) (to keep to a fixed standard: The government is controlling prices.) stjórna, stÿra, setja reglur um•- control-tower
- in control of
- in control
- out of control
- under control
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