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controls

[/kənˈtroʊlz/]
noun/verbpl: controls
controles
1. Devices or mechanisms used to operate or regulate something
The pilot adjusted the aircraft controls.
O piloto ajustou os controles da aeronave.
2. Restrictions or regulations imposed to limit or direct behavior
The government implemented strict export controls.
O governo implementou controles rigorosos de exportação.
3. Third person singular present tense of control; to direct or manage
She controls the budget for the department.
Ela controla o orçamento do departamento.
4. Ability to manage or influence something
He lost controls of the situation.
Ele perdeu o controle da situação.
Synonyms
managesregulatesdirectscommandsrestraintsrestrictions
Antonyms
releasesfreedomchaosdisorder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controles
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
controlos
Portuguese spelling variation
São Paulo
controles
Common usage in business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose control
take control
under control
out of control
remote controls
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