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Meaning of in control | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Exercising control over a machine, vehicle, situation etc.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“The General said that his troops were now in control of the situation.”
“It was a bitter blow to England's players, who sank to their knees in disappointment, after fighting so hard but a draw does not cause too much damage and they still remain in control of their own destiny.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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