controlar-se
[kõn.tro.ˈlar.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to control oneself, to restrain oneself
1. to manage one's emotions, behavior, or impulses; to exercise self-control
He had to control himself to avoid shouting at the meeting.
Ele teve que controlar-se para não gritar na reunião.
2. to remain calm or composed in a difficult situation
She couldn't control herself and burst into laughter.
Ela não conseguiu controlar-se e caiu na gargalhada.
3. to refrain from doing something impulsive
You need to control yourself and not spend all your money at once.
Você precisa controlar-se e não gastar todo o dinheiro de uma vez.
NYC Slang
keep it together, chill out, rein it in
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