No. 265 in Catalan
control
Supervision or regulation over something.
In a sentence
El control de passaports és una part essencial dels viatges internacionals.
The passport control is an essential part of international travel.
Here, 'control' is used as a noun meaning a checkpoint or security verification process, specifically at borders when dealing with documents.
Has de tenir més control sobre el teu temps per ser més productiu.
You need to have more control over your time to be more productive.
In this sentence, 'control' refers to the ability or influence to manage or direct one's resources, here time.
El professor va perdre el control de la classe per un moment.
The teacher lost control of the class for a moment.
Here, 'control' implies grasp or authority over a situation or group, signifying the management or maintenance of order.
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