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regain control
[rɪˈɡeɪn kənˈtroʊl]
verb phrase
retomar o controle
1.
to get back power or authority over something or someone that was previously controlled
After the riot, police worked to regain control of the streets.
Após o motim, a polícia trabalhou para retomar o controle das ruas.
2.
to recover composure, stability, or emotional balance
She took a deep breath to regain control of her emotions.
Ela respirou fundo para retomar o controle de suas emoções.
3.
to recover possession or management of something lost or surrendered
The company fought to regain control of its market share.
A empresa lutou para retomar o controle de sua participação no mercado.
NYC Slang
get back in charge / take it back
Synonyms
take control
reassert control
recover control
resume control
get back control
reclaim control
Antonyms
lose control
relinquish control
surrender control
yield control
cede control
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
retomar o controle
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
retomar o controle / recuperar o controle
Both forms used interchangeably
São Paulo
retomar o controle
Preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
recuperar o controle / retomar o domínio
Portuguese preference for 'recuperar' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
get a grip on things
get back on track
take the reins
steady the ship
pull yourself together
regain one's composure
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