1. A situation that is managed, regulated, or kept under control; circumstances where things are proceeding as intended or expected
The emergency room staff ensured it was a controlled situation before moving the patient.
A equipe da sala de emergência garantiu que fosse uma situação controlada antes de transferir o paciente.
2. A state of affairs where potential risks or problems are being actively managed and monitored
The financial crisis became a controlled situation after the government intervention.
A crise financeira se tornou uma situação controlada após a intervenção do governo.