in control of (someone or something)
1. In charge of someone or something; possessing the final authority in a hierarchy or situation. Who's in control of this unit? I want to talk to the ranking officer. The Saints seemed to be firmly in control of the game for the first 30 minutes, but then the Chargers evened the score in the third quarter. Yeah, I don't think the nanny is in control of the situation if all the kids are running around screaming.
2. Having mastery of something. Your mother would often panic when she first learned to drive, but now she is completely in control of her emotions behind the wheel. It took awhile, but I finally feel like I'm in control of this fancy camera when I go out to take pictures now. I don't drink because I want to be in control of my behavior at all times.
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in control of someone or something
1. in charge of someone or something. Who is in control of this place? I am not in control of her. She works for another department.
2. to have someone or something mastered or subdued; to have achieved management of someone or something. You should be in control of your dog at all times. The attendant was instructed to be in control of his patient at all times.
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