(linguistics) A verb which takes multiple arguments, one of which is another verb, such that one of the control verb's arguments (possibly its subject) is syntactically both an argument of the control verb and an argument of the other verb.

(linguistics, of a control verb) whose shared object is its subject.

The practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, or a room to authorized persons. / In technology, permitting or denying the use of a particular resource.

plural of control verb

Alternative form of self-control

The explosion of a small explosive charge, either to destroy a suspect package or unexploded ordinance, or to gain access to a locked enclosure that may be booby-trapped.

(informal) A person who is excessively controlling and domineering. / (informal) A tyrant or manipulator.

plural of control freak

Not under control. / Not controllable. / Not in control of one's actions.

The regulation or management of another species defined as a pest. / A service that removes pests.