Words with a similar base: controlling

'controlling'
[control.v.01] as in: exercise authoritative control or power over


Examples:
control the budget
Command the military forces



'controlling'
[control.v.02] as in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits


Examples:
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger


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'controlling'
[operate.v.03] as in: handle and cause to function


Examples:
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
control the lever



'controlling'
[manipulate.v.05] as in: control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage


Examples:
She manipulates her boss
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
she keeps in line



'controlling'
[control.v.05] as in: check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard


Examples:
Are you controlling for the temperature?



'controlling'
[control.v.06] as in: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison


Examples:
control an account



'controlling'
[see.v.10] as in: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something


Examples:
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product



'controlling'
[master.v.04] as in: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of


Examples:
Do you control these data?



'controlling'
[controlling.s.01] as in: able to control or determine policy


Examples:
a controlling interest in the firm



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