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No. 863 in Malay

mengawal

"To control" or "to monitor."

In a sentence

  • Dia mengawal lalu lintas di simpang jalan itu.

    He is controlling the traffic at that intersection.

    Here, 'mengawal' is used to mean 'handling or controlling a situation, specifically traffic in this context.'

  • Kawalan ketat itu mengawal supaya tiada kejadian yang tidak diingini berlaku.

    That tight control ensures that no undesirable incidents occur.

    In this sentence, 'mengawal' is used to indicate 'ensuring security or supervision to prevent undesired outcomes.'

  • Pasukan itu berjaya mengawal emosi mereka semasa perlawanan.

    The team successfully controlled their emotions during the match.

    Here, 'mengawal' refers to the regulation or management of one's emotions or inner state.

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