Kontrolin (en. Control)

/kɒn.tɹoʊ.lɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the arrangement or management of a situation.
We must control the expenses for the project.
Dapat nating kontrolin ang gastos para sa proyekto.
Having authority or power over a person or thing.
He has the ability to control his emotions.
May kakayahan siyang kontrolin ang kanyang emosyon.
The process of managing activities or operations.
The company needs to control the quality of their products.
Kailangan ng kumpanya na kontrolin ang kalidad ng kanilang produkto.

Etymology

Adopted from the English word 'control'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

control the situation
Manage and arrange a situation to make it orderly.
kontrolin ang sitwasyon
control emotions
Avoid undesirable reactions in emotional aspects.
kontrolin ang mga emosyon

Related Words

control
The ability of a person to manage or regulate a situation.
kontrol
management
The process of organizing and planning activities.
pamamahala

Slang Meanings

To govern or attempt to control a person or situation.
Let's control the conversation, it's getting too chaotic.
Kontrolin natin ang pag-usapan, masyado nang magulo.
To suppress one's emotions or feelings.
Control your anger, you might hurt someone.
Kontrolin mo ang galit mo, baka makasakit ka.
To watch over or manipulate someone.
Control him so you won't have a hard time.
Kontrolin mo siya para hindi ka mahirapan.